Cilium and Down

Cilium

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

Down and cilium are semantically related. in threadlike growth on animate being topic. In some cases you can use "Down" instead a noun "Cilium".

Down

Down noun - A soft airy substance or covering.

Cilium and down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cilium" instead a noun "Down".

Nearby Word: downed
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Down and Cilium. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cilium/down
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