ciliary artery

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Noun ciliary artery has 1 sense

ciliary artery, arteria ciliaris - one of several arteries supplying the choroid coat of the eye
--₁ is a kind of artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
--₁ is a part of eye, oculus, optic

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Ciliary Artery

Definition:

The ciliary artery refers to a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the structures of the eye, particularly the ciliary body, iris, and choroid.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A branch of the ophthalmic artery that provides blood supply to the eye's intraocular structures.

Example Sentence:

The ciliary artery nourishes and supports the various components of the eye, ensuring their proper functioning.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or related to the ciliary artery.

Example Sentence:

The surgeon carefully performed the ciliary artery cauterization procedure to treat the patient's ocular condition.

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