nictitation
[ nĭk′tĭ-tā′shən ]
n.
Winking.
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Words nearby nictitation
Nicoya, Nicoya Peninsula, Nictheroy, nictitate, nictitating membrane, nictitation, NICU, Nida, nidal, nidana, Nidaros
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Example sentences from the Web for nictitation
For instance, the object of the function of nictitation is to moisten the conjunctiva.
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