plural of primary cilium

(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that are able to move on a suitable substrate, being powered by the hydrolysis of ATP, and are involved in the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical work.

(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which they are associated.

(biochemistry) A protein (or assembly of proteins) that is permanently attached to a biological membrane.

(music) a chord progression with ascending fourths and/or descending fifths

(music) A pattern of two or more chords, often chords diatonic to a particular key.

Alternative form of freedom of the press

Capable of surviving changes made in the future; not liable to become outdated.

(transitive) To make ready to meet potential future requirements, or make use of potential future opportunities.

(transitive) To include (the costs of a possible future event, especially a negative one) in an estimation of the total value of something.