glideosome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dynamic complex that powers gliding motion and host cell invasion by the motile and invasive stages of Apicomplexans (including Toxoplasma and Plasmodium)

Word forms

glideosome glideosomes

Etymology

From glide + -o- + -some.

Related words

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