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Definition of Polymastigote
1. Noun. Flagellates with several flagella.
Generic synonyms: Flagellate, Flagellate Protozoan, Flagellated Protozoan, Mastigophoran, Mastigophore
Group relationships: Order Polymastigina, Polymastigina
Group relationships: Order Polymastigina, Polymastigina
Medical Definition of Polymastigote
1. A mastigote having several grouped flagella. Origin: poly-+ G. Mastix, a whip (05 Mar 2000)