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ciliary movement

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ciliary movement [¦sil·ē‚er·ē ′müv·mənt]
(biology)
A type of cellular locomotion accomplished by the rhythmical beat of cilia.


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Hypertonic saline decreases ciliary movement in human nasal epithelium in vitro.
Comparison of intranasal hypertonic Dead Sea saline spray and ... by Miner, Linda / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The infrequency of nasal tuberculosis might be explained by the protection afforded by ciliary movement, the bactericidal action of nasal secretions, and the filtering provided by the nasal vibrissae.
Primary nasal tuberculosis: a case report by Ghorpade, Kanchanmala / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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