non-ciliated
|non-ci-li-a-ted|
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/nɒnˈsɪliˌeɪtɪd/
lacking cilia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-ciliated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'ciliated' from Latin 'cilium' meaning 'eyelash' or 'small hair'.
Historical Evolution
'Ciliated' comes from the Latin word 'cilium', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-ciliated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ciliated' referred to cells with hair-like structures, and 'non-ciliated' simply negates this meaning, indicating the absence of such structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking cilia, which are small hair-like structures on the surface of cells.
The non-ciliated cells in the respiratory tract have different functions compared to ciliated cells.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 16:52