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1. A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
   - ciliated protozoan, ciliophoran

1. Of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
   - ciliary, cilial
    
2. Of or relating to the human eyelash
   - ciliary
    
3. Having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections
   - ciliated

Derived forms: ciliates

See also: cilium, rough

Type of: protozoan, protozoon

Part of: Ciliata, Ciliophora, class Ciliata, class Ciliophora

Encyclopedia: Ciliate