| axostyle | An elongate supporting rod or tubule that runs the length of certain flagellate protozoans, frequently projecting out of the posterior end. Single or multiple, filamentous or rigid, they vary with the species but serve as an endoskeletal framework and may function in locomotion as well. Origin: axo-+ G. Stylos, pillar (05 Mar 2000) |
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| axostyles | <cell biology> Ribbon like bundles of microtubules found in certain parasitic protozoa that may generate bending waves by dynein mediated sliding of microtubules. (12 Mar 1998) |
| axotomy | Transection or severing of an axon. This type of denervation is used often in experimental studies on neuronal physiology and neuronal death or survival, toward an understanding of nervous system disease. (12 Dec 1998) |
| axstone | <chemical> A variety of jade. It is used by some savages, particularly the natives of the South Sea Islands, for making axes or hatchets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| axunge | <pharmacology> The fat of pigs or geese; usually, lard prepared for medical use. Origin: F. Axonge, L. Axungia; axis wheel + ungere to grease. (12 Mar 1998) |