cilium in Chinese

cilium in Chinese is 纖毛, 纤毛 — cilium means 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.

cilium in Chinese

纖毛

noun

Pronounced: xiān máo

(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.

纤毛

noun

Pronounced: xiān máo

What does "cilium" mean?

noun 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 One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.
noun One of the hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of an organ.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "cilium" in Chinese?

"cilium" in Chinese is 纖毛, 纤毛. cilium means: 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.

How do you pronounce 纖毛?

"cilium" in Chinese is 纖毛, pronounced "xiān máo".

Are there other ways to say "cilium" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "cilium": 纖毛, 纤毛.

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