ciliary

adjective

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cil·i·ary | \ ˈsi-lē-ˌer-ē

Definition of ciliary

1 : of, relating to, or being the annular suspension of the lens of the eye

2 : of or relating to cilia

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Recent Examples on the Web Programs to help treat cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia are in preclinical stages, using a non-viral lipid nanoparticle to deliver a payload to a specific organ. — Ann Gehan, Dallas News, 2 Sep. 2021 One indefatigable individual subjected to 13 bead blasts responded persistently with ciliary alternation or contraction, never bending or detachment. — Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 22 May 2021 As Rosen zoomed in, however, an animal flowed across my field of vision, rapidly propelled by its scintillating ciliary fringe. — Emily Underwood, The Atlantic, 8 June 2020

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