Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the Parabasalia, a subkingdom of unicellular flagellates that are characterized by the presence of a parabasal body.

“The parabasal structure of the organism was studied using an electron microscope.”

2. noun

A member of the Parabasalia, a subkingdom of unicellular flagellates.

“The parabasal was found in the freshwater lake’s water sample.”