To understand what you might be referring to, could you please provide more context? For instance:
* What area of science are you interested in? (e.g., biology, physics, engineering)
* What is the general context of the term? (e.g., cell movement, bacterial flagella, motor function)
* Could you provide an example of how the term is used?
With more information, I can help you understand the concept you're interested in and provide you with a more accurate answer.