Ciliary is an adjective describing anything relating to or resembling a small hair-like projection, such as the cilia on cells or the ciliates. It is used in biological contexts to specify structures or processes involving these hair-like extensions. The term often appears in anatomy, cell biology, and physiology discussions. Pronunciation is stressed on the first syllable: CIL-i-ar-ee, with the primary emphasis on CIL.
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