nictitating membrane
[ nik-ti-tey-ting mem-breyn ]
/ ˈnɪk tɪˌteɪ tɪŋ ˈmɛm breɪn /
noun
a thin membrane, or inner or third eyelid, present in many animals, capable of being drawn across the eyeball, as for protection.
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British Dictionary definitions for nictitating membrane
nictitating membrane
/ (ˈnɪktɪˌteɪtɪŋ) /
noun
(in reptiles, birds, and some mammals) a thin fold of skin beneath the eyelid that can be drawn across the eyeAlso called: third eyelid, haw
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Scientific definitions for nictitating membrane
nictitating membrane
[ nĭk′tĭ-tā′tĭng ]
A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals that protects and moistens the eye without blocking vision.
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