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Synonyms for "nictitating membrane" in English

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nictitating membrane:
- nictitating membrane; third eyelid

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Detailed Synonyms for nictitating membrane in English

nictitating membrane:

nictitating membrane [the ~] nom

the nictitating membrane

– a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals ¹
the nictitating membrane; the third eyelid
– a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals ¹
- nictitating membrane [the ~] nom
- third eyelid [the ~] nom

Alternate Synonyms for "nictitating membrane":

third eyelid; protective fold

Related Definitions for "nictitating membrane":

a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals¹

Related Synonyms for nictitating membrane

membrane

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