Cilium and Thread

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

Thread and cilium are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thread" instead a noun "Cilium".

Thread

Thread noun - A thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair.
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Synonyms for Thread

Cilium and thread are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cilium" instead a noun "Thread".

Nearby Words: threaded, thready, threader, threading
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