short ciliary nerve en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any of 6 to 10 delicate nerve filaments of parasympathetic, sympathetic, and general sensory function that arise in the ciliary ganglion and innervate the smooth muscles and tunics of the eye.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| short ciliary nerves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
cmn 睫狀短神經 /睫状短神经 (nerve arising in ciliary ganglion) · cmn 短睫狀神經 /短睫状神经 (nerve arising in ciliary ganglion)