CILIARY STRIAE
\sˈɪli͡əɹɪ stɹˈa͡ɪə], \sˈɪliəɹɪ stɹˈaɪə], \s_ˈɪ_l_iə_ɹ_ɪ s_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_ə]\
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Are numerous pale, radiated striae in the posterior portion of the Corpus ciliare, but so covered by the Pigmentum nigrum as not to be distinctly seen till the paint is removed. The ciliary processes are formed by these striae.
By Robley Dunglison
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.