Noun
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basal body (plural basal bodies)
(biology) A cellular organelle, similar to a centriole, associated with the formation of cilia and flagella.
Ciliary rootlet The ciliary rootlet is a cytoskeleton-like structure that originates from the basal body at the proximal end of a cilium. Source: Internet
Cilia and flagella always extend directly from a MTOC, in this case termed the basal body. Source: Internet
Cilia of eukaryotic cells can also produce chemotaxis; in this case, it is mainly a Ca 2+ -dependent induction of the microtubular system of the basal body and the beat of the 9+2 microtubules within cilia. Source: Internet
In the cell apex is the basal body that is the anchoring site for a flagellum. Source: Internet
In women taking these drugs, the mucus sign may not accurately indicate fertility. citation * Some symptoms-based methods require tracking of basal body temperatures. Source: Internet
Symptothermal methods combine observations of basal body temperature (BBT), cervical mucus, and sometimes cervical position. Source: Internet