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Meaning of
cilium
in English
cilium
us
/ˈsɪliəm/
uk
/ˈsɪliʊm/
#uncommon
Plural
cilia
Definitions
Noun
a
hairlike
structure
for
locomotion
or
sensing
;
cellular
projection
The
cilium
on
the
cell
surface
helps
with
movement
.
microscopic
hairlike
organelle
for
propulsion
or
sensing
The
cilium
is
a
vital
organelle
for
sensing
the
environment
.
fine
hair
on
an
insect's
wing
The
butterfly
has
a
cilium
on
its
delicate
wing
.
eyelash
;
small
hair
on
the
eye
The
cilium
on
her
eye
was
very
long
and
beautiful
.