kinocilium en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkaɪnəˈsɪliəm/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κινέω (kinéō, “to move, put in motion”) + Latin cilium (“eyelid”)
Meanings
- A special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear and involved in the senses of movement and hearing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kinocilia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |