adjective
- having cilia; equipped with hair-like structures that move to create currents or enable movement
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Ciliated protozoans use their hair-like structures to move through water.
- The ciliated epithelium in the respiratory tract helps clear mucus and debris.
- Under the microscope, the ciliated cells appeared to wave in synchronized patterns.
- Many single-celled organisms are ciliated, allowing them to swim efficiently.
- The ciliated lining of the fallopian tube helps transport the egg toward the uterus.