monotrichous

monotrichous definition - medical

mo·not·ri·chous (mə-nŏtˈrĭ-kəs) or mon·o·trich·ic (mŏnˌə-trĭkˈĭk) or mo·not·ri·chate (mə-nŏtˈrĭ-kĭt)

adjective
Having a single flagellum at only one pole or end. Used of certain bacteria.

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