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nictitating membrane |
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nictitating membrane (in reptiles, birds, and some mammals) a thin fold of skin beneath the eyelid that can be drawn across the eye nictitating membrane [′nik·ə‚tād·iŋ ′mem‚brān] (vertebrate zoology) A membrane of the inner angle of the eye or below the eyelid in many vertebrates, and capable of extending over the eyeball. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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