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Ciliary Body

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Definition: A ring of tissue extending from the scleral spur to the ora serrata of the retina. It consists of the uveal portion and the epithelial portion. The ciliary muscle is in the uveal portion and the ciliary processes are in the epithelial portion.  inflammation: consider CILIARY BODY (IM) + UVEITIS (IM) or UVEITIS, ANTERIOR (IM); dis   
See Also Trabeculectomy 		Other names Ciliary Bodies; Body, Ciliary; Bodies, Ciliary

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