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nic·ti·tat·ing membrane (n

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A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, and some mammals that closes to protect and moisten the eye. Also called third eyelid.

nictitating membrane

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (in reptiles, birds, and some mammals) a thin fold of skin beneath the eyelid that can be drawn across the eye Also called third eyelid haw

nictitating membrane (n

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A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals that protects and moistens the eye without blocking vision.

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Noun

nictitating membrane - a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals

third eyelid

eye, oculus, optic - the organ of sight

protective fold - a flap of tissue that protects what it covers

haw - the nictitating membrane of a horse

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nictitating membrane (redirected from Inner eyelid)

nictitating membrane
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