apical complex
ˈeɪpɪkəl ˈkɑmplɛks
Definition

Definition of apical complex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biologyTECH.specialized structure in parasitic protozoans for host cell invasionTECH.
  • The apical complex is essential for the parasite's invasion process.

Adjective

biologyTECH.related to the structure in certain parasitic protozoansTECH.
  • The apical complex structure is crucial for the parasite's invasion.
apical topmost
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Expressions with apical

apical dominancen.
control of main stem over side stems in plants
Apical dominance affects how tall the plant grows.
apical meristemn.
region of dividing cells at plant tips
The apical meristem is crucial for plant growth.

Expressions with complex

Napoleon complexn.
inferiority complex causing aggressive behavior in short people
His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex..
messiah complexn.
obsession with being a savior
Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.
inferiority complexn.
feeling of being less valuable or capable than others
He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.
castration complexn.
psychological fear of losing genitals or power
The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.
apartment complexn.
group of buildings with apartments, often with shared facilities
We moved into a new apartment complex last year.
housing complexn.
group of homes or apartments built together as one planned place
They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.
building complexn.
group of related buildings serving a common purpose
The university has a new science building complex.
retirement complexn.
community for retired individuals with amenities
My grandparents moved to a retirement complex last year.
industrial complexn.
large factory or group of industries in one area
The city is known for its vast industrial complex.
complex compoundn.
compound with multiple intricate components
The architect designed a complex compound of buildings.

Terms related to apical complex

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
biologycellinvasionmicroscopyorganismparasitepathogenprotozoancomplexmicroscopicstructure

Examples of apical complex in a sentence

  • The apical complex was visible under the microscope during the experiment.
  • The apical complex features are vital for the organism's survival.
  • Researchers studied the apical complex mechanisms in detail.

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  1. French:complexe apical, qui se rapporte à la structure située à l'extrémité apicale chez certains protozoaires parasites, ...
  2. German:apikaler Komplex, ...
  3. Italian:complesso apicale, ...
  4. Spanish:complejo apical, ...
  5. Portuguese:complexo apical, ...
  6. Chinese:顶体复合体, 顶端复合, ...
  7. Japanese:頂端複合体, 頂端複合体の, ...
  8. Arabic:المُرَكَّب القِمِّي, مُعَقَّد قِمِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַקוֹמְפְּלֶקְס הָאֲפִיקָלִי, קוֹמְפְּלֶקְס אֲפִיקָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:апикальный комплекс, апикальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:апікальний комплекс, ...
  12. Hindi:एपिकल कॉम्प्लेक्स, ...
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