curli

Noun

Meaning

curli pl (plural only)

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

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Related terms

curliation curliate

Anagrams

Ulric

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