Word: kinocilium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ki
no
ci
li
um
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: en
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: abbreviation of English; of or relating to the English language
Affix: cilium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of an organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cilium
Language: la
Decoded: cilium
Meaning: eyelid