noun
- plural of ciliation; the presence, arrangement, or formation of cilia (hair-like structures on cells)
Usage: biology/medical term; typically used in scientific or technical contexts
Examples
- The ciliations on the epithelial cells help move mucus through the respiratory tract.
- Under the microscope, the researcher observed the ciliations of the protozoans.
- Abnormal ciliations can indicate a genetic disorder affecting cell function.
- The ciliations of the fallopian tubes facilitate the movement of the egg.
- Different organisms display varying patterns of ciliations adapted to their environments.