(organic chemistry) A particular (class of) lignan glycoside

Any protozoan of the phylum Ciliophora

plural of ciliaphore

(biology) The scientific study of ciliates (protozoa of the phylum Ciliophora).

plural of ciliatologist

(biology) A scientist who specializes in ciliatology.

(neuroanatomy) A small autonomic ganglion on the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic nerve receiving preganglionic fibers from the oculomotor nerve and sending postganglionic fibers to the ciliary muscle and to the iris sphincter.

(neuroanatomy) Any of two or three nerves that are given off by the nasociliary nerve as it crosses the optic nerve, pass through the posterior part of the sclera, and run forward between the sclera and the choroid to be distributed to the iris and cornea.

(neuroanatomy) Any of 6 to 10 delicate nerve filaments of parasympathetic, sympathetic, and general sensory function that arise in the ciliary ganglion and innervate the smooth muscles and tunics of the eye.

(neuroanatomy) Any of the nerves supplying the iris, ciliary body, cornea, and adjacent parts.