Curli

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThin, coiled, proteinaceous fibres, on the surface of the bacterium Escherichia coli, by means of which the bacterium adheres to and infects wounds etc.

Synonyms

pilus coli macrofibre capillament infraciliature coliform colibacillus flagellum pili torti pellicle piliation cilium

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