cilium

Noun
  1. A hairlike projection from the surface of a cell;
    Provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms (synset 101460746)
    is a type of: cell organ, cell organelle, organelle - a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
  2. Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids (synset 105322469)
    is a type of: hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
    is a part of: eyelid, lid, palpebra - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
    same as: eyelash, lash

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