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ciliary

[ sil-ee-er-ee ]
/ ˈsɪl iˌɛr i /

adjective

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

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Origin of ciliary

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

OTHER WORDS FROM ciliary

in·ter·cil·i·ar·y, adjective

Words 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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