exflagellate

exflagellate
\(ˈ)eks+\ intransitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from exflagellation
1. biology : to cast off cilia or flagella
2. of sporozoans : to form microgametes by extrusion of nuclear material into peripheral processes of gametocyte cytoplasm that resemble flagella

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  • exflagellate — ex·flagellate …   English syllables

  • exflagellant — I. (|)eks+ adjective Etymology: exflagellate + ant, adjective suffix : relating to or marked by exflagellation II. noun Etymology: exflagellate + ant, n. suffix : one that exflagellates …   Useful english dictionary

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