ciliograde

/sɪlɪəˈɡreɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cellular process in which cilia or flagella are used to move or position cells, often in response to chemical signals.

“The scientist studied the ciliograde mechanisms in single-celled organisms to understand their migration patterns.”

Synonyms

  • ciliogenesis
  • flagellum

Antonyms

  • apoptosis