What is another word for ciliary?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪli͡əɹɪ] (IPA)

Ciliary is a term used to describe things that are related to or have characteristics of cilia. Cilia are small, hair-like structures that are found in various organisms and perform tasks like moving fluid or providing sensory receptors. Some synonyms for ciliary include ciliated, cilial, flagellar, and flagellated. Ciliated and cilial are particularly useful when describing structures that are lined with cilia, while flagellar and flagellated are more commonly used to refer to single, whip-like cilia. Other terms that can be used interchangeably with ciliary include antennal, setal, and vibratile. These synonyms can help add more precision and variety to scientific or technical writing.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
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Usage examples for Ciliary

Behind it is pierced by the optic nerve; in front it is continued as the ciliary processes, which form, as it were, the rim of the bell.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Between the two the ciliary vessels and nerves pass forward.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
It does not line the cornea, but terminates behind the line of junction of that coat with the sclerotic by a thickened edge-the ciliary processes.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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