kinocilium

English

Diagram illustrating the kinocilium of a hair cell

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “something like kinetic + cilium?”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkaɪnəˈsɪliəm/
• Rhymes: -ɪliəm

Noun

kinocilium (plural kinocilia)

1. 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.

Derived terms

• kinocilial
• kinociliary