The fine hairlike projections from certain cells such as those in the respiratory tract that sweep in unison and help to sweep away fluids and particles. Some single-celled organisms use the rhythmical motion of cilia for locomotion. Cilia is the plural of cilium, a Latin word referring to the edge of the eyelid and, much later, to the eyelashes. C [..]

1715, from Latin cilia, plural of cilium "eyelid, eyelash," perhaps related to celare "to cover, hide," from PIE root *kel- (2) "to conceal" (see cell), but words for thi [..]

Cilia are microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells that beat in unison to create movement. In our ears, sound waves stimulate motion of the cilia, which sends a message to our brain t [..]

Small hair-like projections on the surface of cells. In animal cells, they are used to move small particles; in some prokaryotes, they are used for movement.

(n) a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms(n) any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

Small, hairlike structures on the surface of some cells.

hair cells of the neuromast

singular: cilium. Short, minute, hair-like projections (up to 10 micrometers long) present on the surface of many cells, especially protozoans and vertebrate epithelium. The movement of cilia can caus [..]

Cilia are microscopic hairs which are found in the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract, for example the nasal cavity and the bronchi. They create small motions which push mucus and pathogens it h [..]

tiny hair-like structures that beat rhythmically to move mucus and debris up and out of the respiratory system.

Populations of thin, motile processes found covering the surface of ciliates (Ciliophora) or the free surface of the Cells making up ciliated Epithelium. Each cilium arises from a basic granule in the [..]

Populations of thin, motile processes found covering the surface of ciliates (CILIOPHORA) or the free surface of the cells making up ciliated EPITHELIUM. Each cilium arises from a basic granule in the [..]

Tiny, hairlike projections that line the outer part of cells in some tissues, including the lower respiratory tract.

Microscopic hair-like structures that line the upper respiratory tract. They trap pathogens which can then be eliminated from the body when the animal coughs.

Microscopic hair-like structures that line the upper respiratory tract. They trap pathogens which can then be eliminated from the body when the animal coughs.

Hair-like projections that create currents by rhythmic waving in unison. See sponges.

Tiny, projecting “hairs” on a cell or microscopic organism that beat rhythmically to aid in movement.

Medical term for eyelashes. Ingrown eyelashes should never be removed except under the supervision of a trained medical specialist

Motile extensions of the surface of some airway epithelial cells that look like short thick hairs and act as filters in the nose and upper airway, using a wave-like motion.

Tiny hairs that are used by animals such as to create a water current.

Medical term for eyelashes. Ingrown eyelashes should never be removed except under the supervision of a trained medical specialist.

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  Small hairs that line your respiratory passageways and help "sweep" out harmful organisms and particles before they reach your lungs.