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ciliary
[ sil-ee-er-ee ]
/ ˈsɪl iˌɛr i /
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adjective
Anatomy. noting or pertaining to various anatomical structures in or about the eye.
pertaining to cilia.
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OTHER WORDS FROM ciliary
in·ter·cil·i·ar·y, adjectiveWords nearby ciliary
ciguatoxin, cilantro, cili-, cilia, ciliarotomy, ciliary, ciliary artery, ciliary body, ciliary disk, ciliary ganglion, ciliary gland
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British Dictionary definitions for ciliary
ciliary
/ (ˈsɪlɪərɪ) /
adjective
of or relating to cilia
of or relating to the ciliary body
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Medical definitions for ciliary
ciliary
[ sĭl′ē-ĕr′ē ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or resembling cilia.
Of or relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye.
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