Ciliary Body (Noun)
Meaning
The part of the tunic of the eye between the choroid coat and the iris; "the ciliary body produces aqueous humor".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ciliary body is a circular structure behind the iris, the colored part of the eye, and is attached to the lens by the zonular fibers.
- The ciliary body produces aqueous humor, the clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the lens, and helps to nourish the cornea and lens.
- The ciliary body contains the ciliary muscles, which contract and relax to change the shape of the lens and allow the eye to focus on objects at different distances.
- Damage to the ciliary body can lead to problems with the production of aqueous humor, which can cause glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure in the eye.
- The ciliary body is also responsible for the production of vitreous humor, the clear gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina.