kinocilium

/ˌkaɪnəˈsɪliəm/

kinocilium means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

kinocilium is pronounced /ˌkaɪnəˈsɪliəm/.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κινέω (kinéō, “to move, put in motion”) + Latin cilium (“eyelid”)

noun

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.