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cilium
This term is used exclusively in biological and medical contexts to describe specialized cellular organelles. It carries a neutral, scientific tone and is rarely encountered in casual conversation unless discussing anatomy or histology.
Because the word is derived from Latin, it follows an irregular pluralization pattern. Instead of adding a standard English suffix, the ending changes to -ilia, a characteristic common to many Latin neuter nouns.
Meanings
Examples
Each individual cilium consists of a bundle of microtubules.
Each individual cilium consists of a bundle of microtubules.
The primary cilium acts as a sensory antenna for the cell.
Look closely at the slide to see a single cilium protruding from the membrane.
I wonder if a single defective cilium can disrupt the entire signaling pathway.
The movement of a cilium is powered by dynein motor proteins.
A single cilium is far too small to be seen with a standard light microscope.
The researcher focused on how the cilium interacts with extracellular ligands.
The researcher focused on how the cilium interacts with extracellular ligands.
Does every cell in this tissue possess a cilium?
The structural integrity of the cilium is essential for proper organ development.
The structural integrity of the cilium is essential for proper organ development.