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adjective

ciliary

relating to the ring of muscle and tissue behind the iris that focuses the lens

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Three example sentences with ciliary, each labelled with its topic.

  • Drops that relax the ciliary muscle let the lens flatten, which is why distant signs blur for hours.

    Medicine

  • Fluid produced by the ciliary tissue keeps pressure inside the eyeball steady, and blocked drainage can raise it dangerously.

    Science

  • Long hours staring at a screen tire the ciliary muscle, so trainers suggest looking across the gym every twenty minutes.

    Fitness

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