Term Name:	median body
Synonyms:	parabasal body
Definition:	A non-membrane bound, semi-organized microtubule array of unknown function found in Giardia species (trophozoite stage). It is located on the dorsal side of the trophozoite, slightly posterior to the ventral disc.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097568]    QuickGO    AmiGO