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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
ciggy, CIGS, ciguatera, cilantro, cilia, ciliary, ciliary body, ciliary muscle, ciliary process, Ciliata, ciliate
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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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