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ciliary
(redirected from ciliary muscle)

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cil·i·ar·y  (sl-r)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or resembling cilia.
2. Of or relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye.
ciliary [ˈsɪlɪərɪ]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of or relating to cilia
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the ciliary body
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ciliary - relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye
2.ciliary - of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
cilial, ciliate
3.ciliary - of or relating to the human eyelash
ciliate
Translations
ciliary [ˈsɪlɪərɪ] adj (Anat) → ciliare
ciliary [ˈsɪlɪərɪ] adj (Anat) → ciliare


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