CILIUM


Meaning of CILIUM in English

[ 'sɪlɪəm ]

■ noun (usu. in plural cilia -lɪə )

1》 Biology a short microscopic hair-like vibrating structure, occurring in large numbers on the surface of certain cells.

2》 Anatomy an eyelash.

Origin

C18: from L.

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