CILIUM


Meaning of CILIUM in English

n. (pl. cilia) 1 a short minute hairlike vibrating structure on the surface of some cells, causing currents in the surrounding fluid. 2 an eyelash. ciliary adj. ciliate adj. ciliated adj. ciliation n.

[ L, = eyelash ]

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