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Vocabulary Entry
ciliary
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or affecting the cilia or the parts of the body resembling cilia.
Example Sentences
"The ciliary muscles help adjust the lens of the eye."
"Ciliary action is important for moving fluids in certain biological systems."
"The ciliary epithelium plays a role in the functionality of the respiratory tract."
N
noun
A hair-like structure on the surface of certain cells that facilitates movement or sensation.
Example Sentences
"The cilia on the surface of the cell beat in unison to propel the organism."
"In humans, ciliary dysfunction can lead to respiratory issues."
"The research focused on how cilia respond to environmental changes."