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How to pronounce cilia
“cilia” pronunciation in American and British English
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“cilia” in real sentences
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cilia such as the kinocilium in hair cells.
NIH
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So, you know, Vasilia is like paired studio cilia bundles analysis.
NSF
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On the outside of the embryo are tiny hairs called cilia.
TED
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that a traditional city never has, which is either cilia or flagella.
CrashCourse
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