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Cilium Definition & Meaning

cilium
noun
  1. a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms
  2. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

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Frequently asked questions

What does cilium mean?
a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
What part of speech is cilium?
Cilium is a noun.
How many definitions does cilium have?
Cilium has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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