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Ciliectomy
Excision of a portion of the ciliary body or ciliary border of the eyelid.
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Ciliata
Formerly a class of protozoa characterized by locomotion by cilia. Now called Ciliophora, a phylum of the kingdom Protista.
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Short ciliary nerve
One of the several branches of the ciliary ganglion supplying the ciliary muscle, iris, and tunics of the eyeball.
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Long ciliary nerve
One of the two or three branches of the nasal nerves supplying the ciliary muscle, iris, and cornea.
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Ciliarotomy
Surgical section of the ciliary zone in glaucoma.
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Ciguatoxin
The toxic substance (acyclic polyether) that causes ciguatera poisoning. The toxin interferes with nerve impulse transmission by altering cell membrane sodium channel polarization.
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Cicutism
Poisoning resulting from ingestion of Cicuta maculata or C. virosa, water hemlock.
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Chymase
An enzyme in gastric juice that accelerates the action of the pancreatic enzymes.
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Chylorrhea
Escape of chyle resulting from rupture of the thoracic duct.
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Chylopoiesis
Formation of chyle and its absorption by lacteals in the intestines.
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