pars plicata

noun

pars pli·​ca·​ta ˈpärs-ˌplī-ˈkā-tə, ˈpärz- How to pronounce pars plicata (audio)
: the anterior part of the ciliary body that contains the ciliary muscle and ciliary processes

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“Pars plicata.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pars%20plicata. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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