cilium

• Substantivo que designa uma estrutura microscópica, semelhante a um pelo, que se projeta da superfície de uma célula e participa da locomoção ou da percepção de estímulos; também designa os pequenos pelos curvados na margem da pálpebra.

A noun referring to a microscopic hairlike structure extending from the surface of a cell, involved in movement or sensing, or to the short curved hairs along the edge of the eyelid.

plural irregular

1. Cellular projectionC1formalmedical

   A microscopic, hair-like structure extending from the surface of many types of cells, used for movement or sensing the environment.

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   • The cilia in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
   • Paramecia use their cilia to swim through water.
   • Damage to cilia can lead to chronic respiratory infections.

2. EyelashB2formal

   One of the short, curved hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid, protecting the eye from debris.

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   • She carefully applied mascara to her cilia.
   • A tiny piece of dust got caught in his cilia.
   • The doctor examined the patient's cilia for signs of infection.

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