episcleral

episcleral
1. Upon the sclera. 2. Relating to the episclera.

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epi·scler·al -'skler-əl adj
1) situated upon the sclerotic coat of the eye
2) of or relating to the episclera

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epi·scle·ral (ep″ĭ-sklerґəl) 1. overlying the sclera. 2. of or pertaining to the episclera.

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