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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

Considering the entire system together.

a pale red color

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

related to water; living or growing in water

forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor