🔄 Synonyms of "Sclera"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sclerotic coatnoun | sclera |
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| Word | Definition |
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| sclerotic coatnoun | sclera |
| posteriornoun | (sometimes euphemistic, sometimes humorous) The posterior portions of the human body; especially, the buttocks. |
| corneonoun | — |
| whitenoun | The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths. |
| sclerotalnoun | (anatomy) The optic capsule; the sclerotic coat of the eye. |
| episcleranoun | The outermost layer of the sclera, composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue. |
| corneoscleranoun | The sclera and cornea of the eye. |
| conjunctivanoun | (anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera. |
| sclerectomynoun | (surgery) Removal of a sclera (as a treatment for glaucoma) |
| corneanoun | (anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. |
| choroidnoun | (anatomy) The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera. |
| sclerotic ringnoun | (anatomy) A ring of bone or bones found in the eyes of several groups of non-mammal and -crocodilian vertebrates that are believed to support the eye. |
| scleroskeletonnoun | (obsolete, anatomy, rare) That part of the skeleton which is developed in tendons, ligaments, and aponeuroses. |
| scleroplastynoun | (surgery) plastic surgery of the sclera |
| bulbar conjunctivanoun | (anatomy) One of three parts of the conjunctiva, the bulbar conjunctiva is the conjunctiva covering the eyeball, over the sclera. |
| eyelidnoun | A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye. |
| ectocorneanoun | (anatomy) The outer layer of the cornea |
| sclerotomynoun | (surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in the sclera |
| capsule of lensnoun | (anatomy) The transparent membrane that surrounds the entire lens of the eye. |
| epidermnoun | (anatomy, zoology, botany) The epidermis. |
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