English Explanatory Dictionary

ciliary ganglion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small autonomic ganglion on the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic nerve receiving preganglionic fibers from the oculomotor nerve and sending postganglionic fibers to the ciliary muscle and to the iris sphincter.

Word forms

ciliary ganglion ciliary ganglia

Synonyms

lenticular ganglion
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