Medical Definition of Rhizoplast
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Striated contractile structure attached to the basal region of the cilium in a variety of ciliates and flagellates. May regulate the flagellar beat pattern and is sensitive to calcium concentration. Composed of a 20 kD protein rather similar to spasmin.
(23 Aug 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhizoplast
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