Ciliophora
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Cil·i·oph·o·ra | \ ˌsil-ē-ˈäf-(ə-)rə 
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\Medical Definition of Ciliophora
: a phylum or subphylum of protozoans that possess cilia during some phase of the life cycle and usually have nuclei of two kinds — compare sarcomastigophora
Other Words from Ciliophora
ciliophoran \ -ˈäf-(ə-)rən \ adjective or noun
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