ciliary (Meaning)

Wordnet

ciliary (a)

relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye

of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell

of or relating to the human eyelash

Webster

ciliary (a.)

Pertaining to the cilia, or eyelashes. Also applied to special parts of the eye itself; as, the ciliary processes of the choroid coat; the ciliary muscle, etc.

Pertaining to or connected with the cilia in animal or vegetable organisms; as, ciliary motion.

Synonyms & Antonyms of ciliary

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ciliary Sentence Examples

  1. The ciliary muscles in the eye contract and relax to change the shape of the lens, allowing for accommodation.
  2. Dysfunction of the ciliary body can lead to conditions such as glaucoma or ciliary muscle spasm.
  3. Ciliary movement is essential for the transportation of eggs within the fallopian tubes.
  4. The ciliary epithelium lines the respiratory tract and helps to sweep mucus and debris out of the airways.
  5. Ciliary beating in the respiratory system assists in clearing pathogens and foreign particles from the lungs.
  6. Scientists study the structure and function of ciliary organelles to better understand cellular motility.
  7. Certain medications can affect ciliary function, leading to adverse effects on vision or respiratory health.
  8. Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal ciliary structure and function.
  9. Ciliary motion can be observed under a microscope, revealing the intricate coordination of cilia along cell surfaces.
  10. The coordinated movement of ciliary hairs on the surface of some aquatic organisms allows for efficient locomotion through water.

FAQs About the word ciliary

relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye, of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell, of or relating to the human ey

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The ciliary muscles in the eye contract and relax to change the shape of the lens, allowing for accommodation.

Dysfunction of the ciliary body can lead to conditions such as glaucoma or ciliary muscle spasm.

Ciliary movement is essential for the transportation of eggs within the fallopian tubes.

The ciliary epithelium lines the respiratory tract and helps to sweep mucus and debris out of the airways.