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Definition of Peritricha

1. n. pl. A division of ciliated Infusoria having a circle of cilia around the oral disk and sometimes another around the body. It includes the vorticellas. See Vorticella.

Definition of Peritricha

1. peritrich [n] - See also: peritrich

Medical Definition of Peritricha

1. A division of ciliated Infusoria having a circle of cilia around the oral disk and sometimes another around the body. It includes the vorticellas. See Vorticella. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. About +, hair. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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