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Zonula vs Zonular - What's the difference?

zonula | zonular |

As a noun zonula

is any of several small belt-like regions.

As an adjective zonular is

pertaining to a zonule or zonules.

zonula

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) Any of several small belt-like regions.
  • * 1883 , Half-yearly compendium of medical science , Volumes 31-34, page 146,
    • The zonula originates by a small number of delicate fibres from the vitreous [lamella].
  • * 1980 , Yves Le Grand, Sami G. El Hage, Physiological Optics , page 95,
    • Nevertheless, the zonula is most often considered as the principal agent of transmission.

    Derived terms

    * zonula adherens * zonula ciliaris * zonula occludens ----

    zonular

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to a zonule or zonules.