Cilium

Synonyms of cilium

• whip
• flagellum
• hair-like projection

Antonyms of cilium

• macroscopic
• non-cellular
• non-microscopic

Collocations of cilium

cilium function

Frequency: 75 %

Understanding the cilium function is crucial for studying cell biology.

cilium movement

Frequency: 70 %

The cilium movement helps in propelling fluids in the body.

cilium structure

Frequency: 60 %

The cilium structure is essential for its function in cell movement.

ciliary motion

Frequency: 50 %

The ciliary motion helps in clearing debris from the respiratory tract.

ciliary beat

Frequency: 45 %

The ciliary beat frequency can vary in different organisms.

Idiomatic Expressions for cilium

• Phrase: to split hairs
  Meaning: to argue or worry about very small or unimportant details
  Usage: Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main points of the presentation.