Zonule
a little zone, belt, band, or the like.
historical examples
z, zonule of zinn, the ciliary process being removed to show it.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 10, slice 1 various
noun
a small zone, band, or area
zonule zon·ule (zōn’yōōl)
n.
a small zone, as of a ligament.
zo’nu·lar (zōn’yə-lər) adj.
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