ciliary

adjective cil·i·ary \ˈsi-lē-ˌer-ē\

Definition of CILIARY

: of, relating to, or being the annular suspension of the lens of the eye

: of or relating to cilia

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adjective cil·i·ary \ˈsil-ē-ˌer-ē\

: of or relating to cilia <ciliary movement>

: of, relating to, or being the annular suspension of the lens of the eye <a ciliary arteriole> <ciliary spasm>

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