pars plicata
noun
pars pli·ca·ta
ˈpärs-ˌplī-ˈkā-tə, ˈpärz- 
: the anterior part of the ciliary body that contains the ciliary muscle and ciliary processes
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“Pars plicata.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pars%20plicata. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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