pilus

unregelmäßiger Plural

A noun referring to a hairlike structure, especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism, or any of the cylindrical filaments growing from the epidermis of a mammal.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine haarähnliche Struktur bezeichnet, besonders an der Oberfläche von Zellen oder Mikroorganismen (Pilus), oder eine der zylindrischen, fadenartigen Bildungen, die aus der Epidermis von Säugetieren wachsen.

1. Hair on mammals C1 formal scientific

   A fine, thread-like structure that grows from the skin of mammals, forming fur or hair.

   • The pilus of a mammal provides insulation and protection.
   • Each pilus grows from a follicle in the skin.
   • The density of pili varies greatly among different species.

   🇩🇪Haar bei Säugetieren

   Synonyme: hair

2. Bacterial appendage C1 formal scientific

   A hair-like appendage found on the surface of many bacteria, used for attachment or genetic exchange.

   • The bacterium uses its pilus to attach to host cells.
   • Conjugation is facilitated by a specialized pilus.
   • Scientists study the pilus to understand bacterial infections.

   🇩🇪Pili

   Synonyme: fimbria

• pili plural form
• pili's possessive plural form
• pilus's possessive singular form