cilium
2 synonyms for cilium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tiny hair-like structure on the surface of a cell that helps it move or sense its surroundings.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Taken directly from Latin cilium (“eyelid”).
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