kinocilium
kinocilium · kinocilia
A special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium…A special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear and involved in the senses of movement and hearing.
/ˌkaɪnəˈsɪliəm/
Meaning
1 sensesA special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear and involved in the senses of movement and hearing.
Origin
From Ancient Greek κινέω (kinéō, “to move, put in motion”) + Latin cilium (“eyelid”)From Ancient Greek κινέω (kinéō, “to move, put in motion”) + Latin cilium (“eyelid”)
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Forms
plural: kinocilia| Singular | kinocilium |
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Word family
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular