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pilus [′pī·ləs]
(anatomy)
A hair.
(biology)
A fine, slender, hairlike body.
(microbiology)
Any filamentous appendage other than flagella on certain gram-negative bacteria. Also known as fimbria.


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The filaments form microscopic projections called pili that act as microbial nanowires," said Professor Lovley.
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