Cilium and Flagellum

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

Flagellum and cilium are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Flagellum" with "Cilium", this nouns are similar.

Flagellum

Flagellum noun - A lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa).
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Synonyms for Flagellum

Cilium and flagellum are semantically related. You can use "Cilium" instead a noun "Flagellum".
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