- Of, relating to, or resembling cilia.
- Of or relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye.
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cil·i·ar·y (sĭl'ē-ĕr'ē) ![]() |
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Pertaining to or resembling cilia; used particulary in reference to certain eye structures, such as the ciliary body or muscles.
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The adjective has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye
Pertains to noun: ciliary body (meaning #1)
Meaning #2:
of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
Synonyms: ciliate, cilial
Pertains to noun: cilium (meaning #1)
Meaning #3:
of or relating to the human eyelash
Synonym: ciliate
Pertains to noun: cilium (meaning #2)
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