ciliary

Relating to the cilia (hair-like structures) or the ciliary body of the eye.

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1. Relating to the eye's ciliary body C1 formal medical

   Pertaining to the ciliary body, a part of the eye that produces aqueous humor and helps control lens shape for focusing.

   • The ciliary muscle contracts to change the shape of the lens.
   • Ciliary processes secrete the fluid that fills the front of the eye.
   • Damage to the ciliary body can affect vision.

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2. Relating to cellular cilia C1 formal medical

   Pertaining to cilia, which are tiny hair-like projections on the surface of many types of cells.

   • Ciliary movement helps move mucus through the respiratory tract.
   • The ciliary lining of the fallopian tubes helps transport the egg.
   • Certain genetic disorders affect ciliary function.

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   Синонимы: cilial

3. Relating to eyelashes C2 formal

   Pertaining to the eyelashes, the short hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelid.

   • The ciliary margin of the eyelid is where the eyelashes grow.
   • Ciliary follicles can become infected, causing a stye.
   • Eyelash extensions are applied to the ciliary line.

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   Синонимы: cilial

• more ciliary comparative form
• most ciliary superlative form