Definitions from Wiktionary (cilium)
▸ noun: (cytology) A short microscopic hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism) which serve either for propulsion by causing currents in the surrounding fluid or as sensors.
▸ noun: (entomology) One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.
▸ noun: (botany) Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of an organ.
▸ noun: (anatomy) An eyelash.
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▸ noun: (cytology) A short microscopic hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism) which serve either for propulsion by causing currents in the surrounding fluid or as sensors.
▸ noun: (entomology) One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.
▸ noun: (botany) Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of an organ.
▸ noun: (anatomy) An eyelash.
Similar:
eyelash,
ciliature,
kinocilium,
ciliation,
cytol,
cyte,
cyatholith,
cymelet,
cilice,
cirrus,
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single,
connecting,
primary,
long,
modified,
individual,
short,
central,
vibratile,
sensory,
singular
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