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ciliary

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cil⋅i⋅ar⋅y

  [sil-ee-er-ee]
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–adjective
1. Anatomy. noting or pertaining to various anatomical structures in or about the eye.
2. pertaining to cilia.
Origin:
1685–95; cili(a) + -ary
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cil·i·ar·y   (sĭl'ē-ěr'ē)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling cilia.

  2. Of or relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cil·i·ary
Pronunciation: 'sil-E-"er-E
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to cilia ciliarymovement>
2 : of, relating to, or being the annular suspension of the lens of the eye ciliary arteriole> <ciliary spasm>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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ciliary cil·i·ar·y (sĭl'ē-ěr'ē)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling cilia.

  2. Of or relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye.

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