Definition of Cilia

1. n. pl. The eyelashes.

Definition of Cilia

1. cilium [n] - See also: cilium

Medical Definition of Cilia

1. Microtubular, hairlike structures that some single-celled organisms use for locomotion through liquids. They also cover the cells of certain tissues, such as the epithelium lining the lungs, and help those cells sweep away fluids or particles. Cilia are smaller than flagella. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cilia

cigar smoker
ciggie
ciggies
ciggy
cigs
ciguatera
ciguatera
ciguateras
ciguatoxin
cilantro
cilantros
cilastatin
cilastatin sodium
cilazapril
cilia (current term)
cilia (current term)
cilial
ciliary
ciliary
ciliary arteries
ciliary artery
ciliary blepharitis
ciliary body
ciliary body
ciliary border of iris
ciliary canals
ciliary cartilage
ciliary crown
ciliary disk
ciliary folds

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