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zonule
zonule
Noun
pl: zonules
This term is used almost exclusively within anatomical and medical contexts, specifically ophthalmology. It describes the suspensory ligaments of the lens, and is rarely encountered in general conversation or non-scientific writing.
Because it refers to a specific biological structure, it is used with high precision. In clinical settings, it is frequently paired with the name "Zinn" to specify the zonules of Zinn, referring to the fibers that maintain the position and shape of the crystalline lens.
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