noun🔗ShareAny of many protozoa, of the phylum Ciliophora, that have many cilia."Under the microscope, the pond water revealed a bustling community of organisms, including a rapidly swimming ciliate covered in tiny, hair-like cilia. "organismmicroorganismbiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCiliated."The paramecium is a ciliate protozoan, meaning it moves using tiny, hair-like structures called cilia. "biologyorganismanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to the eyelash."The doctor noticed a ciliate infection on the patient's eyelid, indicating a problem with the eyelashes or surrounding area. "anatomybiologymedicineorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
