Flagellum
/ˈfladʒələm/
Definitions
- (n.) A whip-like structure on certain cells, used for locomotion, occasionally referenced in legal contexts involving biological evidence or patent law related to biotechnology.
The patent dispute centered on a genetically modified bacterium with a unique flagellum.
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- flagellum
- flagella
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Commentary
In legal usage, flagellum is rarely used except in specialized contexts such as patent law or forensic biology; typically, its significance arises when biological structures are legally relevant.
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