cilialined
Cilialined is an adjective used in biology to describe a surface, lining, or tissue that is covered with cilia, or with a ciliary lining. The term emphasizes the presence and arrangement of motile cilia on the luminal surface. Cilialined tissues occur in several organ systems, most notably the respiratory epithelium, parts of the female reproductive tract, and certain ependymal surfaces in the brain.
Etymology and usage: The word derives from cilium (Latin for eyelash) and the adjectival suffix -lined. It
Biological examples and function: In the respiratory tract, the pseudostratified ciliated epithelium forms a cilialined surface
Detection and related concepts: Cilia on cilialined surfaces can be observed with light microscopy or electron
Limitations: "cilialined" is a descriptive term rather than a formal anatomical category, and it is less commonly