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cilium
ˈsɪliəm
noun
rzęska
Definition
A short, hair-like vibrating structure found on the surface of certain cells, typically for locomotion or moving fluid.
Examples
Cilia help to move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory tract.
Rzęski pomagają usuwać śluz i uwięzione cząsteczki z dróg oddechowych.
The single-celled organism uses its cilium for movement.
Jednokomórkowy organizm używa swojej rzęski do poruszania się.
Synonyms
Collocations
respiratory ciliamotile ciliumprimary cilium
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