ciliary body
noun
anatomy
: a vascular structure encircling the inner surface of the eye behind the iris that secretes the aqueous humor and contains the muscle which controls accommodation of the eye see eye illustration
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Melanoma of the eye can occur in different parts of the eye, including the uvea, iris, ciliary body, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Milder versions of laser photocoagulation: This type of procedure targets the ciliary body and stops it from producing so much fluid.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, Cpt, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Milder versions of laser photocoagulation: This type of procedure targets the ciliary body and stops it from producing so much fluid.
—Amy Marturana Winderl, Cpt, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
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“Ciliary body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ciliary%20body. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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