cilium

US /ˈsɪl.i.əm/

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UK /ˈsɪl.i.əm/

B2 中上級

n. (c./u.)名詞 (可算/不可算)繊毛

The movement of the cilium helps to clear mucus and debris from the respiratory tract, which is important for maintaining healthy lung function.

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原虫はどうやって移動するのか？ (How Do Protozoa Get Around?)

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原虫はどうやって移動するのか？ (How Do Protozoa Get Around?)

A cilium, which is the singular of cilia because... latin... has only two possible positions.
During the effective stroke, the cilium sticks out perpendicular to the cell, and during recovery it folds back towards the cell's surface.