peritroch

/pərɪˈtrɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A minute spiral ridge or groove on the surface of a cell, especially a sperm cell.

“The scientist used a microscope to study the peritroch on the sperm cell under examination.”

2. noun

A microscopic spiral ridge or groove on a pollen grain.

“The peritroch on the pollen grain played a crucial role in its fertility and germination process.”

Synonyms

  • groove
  • rib
  • ridge

Antonyms

  • flat
  • smooth