noun
cilium
Cilium (noun) means a tiny hair-like structure on the surface of a cell that helps it move or sense its surroundings.
noun
1
A tiny hair-like structure on the surface of a cell that helps it move or sense its surroundings.
2
One of the small hairs along the edge of an insect's wing.
3
One of the hair-like growths along the edge of a body part.
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Etymology
Taken directly from Latin cilium (“eyelid”).
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What is the meaning of cilium?
"cilium" (noun) means a tiny hair-like structure on the surface of a cell that helps it move or sense its surroundings.
What is another word for cilium?
Other words for "cilium" include lash, eyelash.
What are the different meanings of cilium?
"cilium" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tiny hair-like structure on the surface of a cell that helps it move or sense its surroundings; 2. One of the small hairs along the edge of an insect's wing; 3. One of the hair-like growths along the edge of a body part.
