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ciliated

adjective

/ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

Meaning

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.

hairy, bristly, fringed, filamentous

smooth, bare

ciliated cells, ciliated epithelium, ciliated organisms, ciliated structure

Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.

causing strong dislike, disgust, or opposition

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Causing horror or disgust.

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Feeding only on plants.