ciliary

American

[sil-ee-er-ee] / ˈsɪl iˌɛr i /

adjective

Anatomy. noting or pertaining to various anatomical structures in or about the eye.
pertaining to cilia.

ciliary British

/ ˈsɪlɪərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to cilia
of or relating to the ciliary body

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

interciliary

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ciliary

First recorded in 1685–95; cili(a) + -ary

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