Cilia

Definition: Microscopic hair-like structures on the cells lining the inner surface of the airways and lungs that wave continuously in an upward direction to remove mucus from the lung.

Source: Lung Cancer by Lorraine Johnston

Pronunciation: SIL ee uh

Common Misspellings: silia, cillia, sillia

Examples: Cilia in smokers are often times immobile

cilia - mesothelioma

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