CILIARY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ciliary mean? 

• CILIARY (adjective)
  The adjective CILIARY has 3 senses:

1. relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye

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

3. of or relating to the human eyelash

  Familiarity information: CILIARY used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CILIARY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

ciliary body (the part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

cilial; ciliary; ciliate

Pertainym:

cilium (a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms)

Derivation:

cilium (a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Of or relating to the human eyelash

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

ciliary; ciliate

Pertainym:

cilium (any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids)

Derivation:

cilium (any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids)

 Context examples 

Inflammation of the pars plana, ciliary body, and adjacent structures.

(Intermediate Uveitis, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Acute or chronic inflammation of the iris and ciliary body characterized by exudates into the anterior chamber, discoloration of the iris, and constricted, sluggish pupil.

(Iridocyclitis, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

This particular receptor is very similar to ciliary neurotrophic factor, since both contain an extracellular region with a 2-domain structure composed of an immunoglobulin-like domain and a cytokine receptor-like domain.

(Interleukin 11 Receptor Alpha, NCI Thesaurus/LocusLink)

Local alpha stimulatory effects include dilation of the pupil, increased flow of aqueous humor, and vasoconstriction; whereas beta stimulatory effects include relaxation of the ciliary muscle and a decreased production in aqueous humor.

(Hydroxyamphetamine, NCI Thesaurus)

When applied topically to the eye, this agent prolongs stimulation of the parasympathetic receptors at the neuromuscular junctions of the longitudinal muscle of the ciliary body.

(Echothiophate Iodide, NCI Thesaurus)

Inflammatory intraocular reaction with clouding and cells in vitreous; often accompanies inflammation of ciliary body, iris, choroid, or retina.

(Hyalitis, NCI Thesaurus)

Iris nevi are composed of proliferated melanocytes and are associated with neurofibromatosis and malignant melanoma of the choroid and ciliary body.

(Iris Neoplasm, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

The lens sits behind the iris and is supported by the zonule, which connects it to the ciliary body.

(Lens, NCI Thesaurus)

A melanoma arising from the choroid, ciliary body, or the iris.

(Mixed Cell Uveal Melanoma, NCI Thesaurus)

It also sends parasympathetic efferents (via the ciliary ganglion) to the muscles controlling pupillary constriction and accommodation.

(Oculomotor Nerve, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)