ciliated

• Qualifie une cellule ou un organisme portant des cils (fines structures filamenteuses) à sa surface.

Describes a cell or organism that has cilia (tiny hair-like structures) on its surface.

1. Having hair-like projectionsC2formalscientific

   Possessing a fringe or margin of tiny, hair-like structures called cilia.

   cilié

   • Ciliated cells line the respiratory tract to help move mucus.
   • The ciliated protozoan moved rapidly through the water.
   • Under the microscope, the ciliated edge of the organism was clearly visible.

   Synonymesciliatefringed