ciliferous

/sɪˈlaɪfərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

bearing or having a cilium or cilia; having hairs or hairs-like structures

“The ciliferous structures were observed under a microscope.”

2. noun

a cell or organism that bears or has cilia

“The ciliferous cells in the human respiratory system help move mucus.”

Synonyms

  • ciliated
  • flagellate

Antonyms

  • sessile
  • sessility