kinetosome
/kɪˈnɛtəˌsoʊm/
noun
- A small structure inside a cell that helps form and anchor cilia or flagella, which are hair-like parts that help the cell move or sense things.
- Scientists study the kinetosome to understand how cells move through fluids.
- Under the microscope, the kinetosome appeared as a tiny dot at the base of each cilium.
- Damage to a kinetosome can prevent a cell from swimming properly.