Cell Component
kinocilium
Definitions related to kinocilium:
  • A motile cilium-like structure found in hair cells of the sensory epithelium of the inner ear. It has a core microtubule structure similar to that of a cilium.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A nonmotile primary cilium that is found at the apical surface of auditory receptor cells. The kinocilium is surrounded by actin-based stereocilia.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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