semilunar fold of conjunctiva
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fold — 1. A ridge or margin apparently formed by the doubling back of a lamina. SYN: plica. 2. In the embryo, a transient elevation or reduplication of tissue in the form of a lamina … Medical dictionary
plica semilunaris conjunctivae — [TA] semilunar fold of conjunctiva: a fold of mucous membrane at the medial angle of the eye. Plica semilunaris conjunctivae … Medical dictionary
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Nictitating membrane — The nictitating membrane of a Masked Lapwing as it closes. The nictitating membrane (from Latin nictare, to blink) is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye for protection and to moisten … Wikipedia
encanthis — en·can·this (en kanґthis) [Gr., from en in + kanthos the angle of the eye] a small red excrescence on the semilunar fold of the conjunctiva and inner lacrimal caruncle … Medical dictionary
Mucous membrane of nose — Latin tunica mucosa nasi, membrana mucosa nasi Gray s subject #223 996 The nasal mucous membrane lines the nasal cavities, and is intimately adherent to the periosteum or perichondrium. It is continuou … Wikipedia
