ciliated
|cil-i-a-ted|
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/ˈsɪliˌeɪtɪd/
(ciliate)
having cilia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ciliated' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cilium,' where 'cilium' meant 'eyelid' or 'eyelash.'
Historical Evolution
'cilium' transformed into the New Latin word 'ciliatus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ciliated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having eyelashes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having cilia.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having tiny hair-like structures called cilia on the surface.
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 17:04