zonule

Thân thiện

The eye's zonule holds the lens in place.

Definition

Noun: A small, belt-like or girdle-like zone, band, or area. It typically refers to a tiny anatomical structure that resembles a little belt or encircling band.

Usage

The word "zonule" is a specialized anatomical and biological term. It is used to describe small, circular or belt-like structures in living organisms, particularly in the eye.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The zonule of Zinn holds the lens of the eye in place.
  • Under the microscope, the delicate zonules were clearly visible.
  • Damage to the ciliary zonule can affect the eye's ability to focus.

Advanced Usage

• "Zonule of Zinn" (ciliary zonule): The specific term for the ring of fibrous strands connecting the ciliary body of the eye with the crystalline lens.
  • The surgeon carefully cut the zonule of Zinn to remove the clouded lens.

Variants and Related Words

• Zonular (adj): Of or relating to a zonule.
  • The zonular fibers provide support.
• Zone (n): A broader term for an area or region with a distinctive feature.
• Zonula (n): A synonym for zonule, often used interchangeably in anatomical Latin.

Synonyms

• Little band
• Small zone
• Tiny girdle (archaic/figurative)

Antonyms

• Vast area
• Unbounded space

Notes

"Zonule" is almost exclusively used in technical, medical, and biological contexts. It is not commonly found in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small beltlike zone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• zonula