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Cilium (Noun)

A hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms.

Nouns denoting animals.

The cilium on the surface of the paramecium cell propelled it through the water with a whiplike motion.
Each cilium was covered with tiny hairlike projections that increased its surface area and enhanced movement.
The cilia on the surface of the sperm cell work together to create a wave-like motion, allowing it to move towards the egg.
The cilium on the surface of the cell was damaged, preventing the paramecium from swimming effectively.
The movement of the cilium on the surface of the cell created a current that pulled nutrients towards it.

Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids.

Nouns denoting body parts.