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nounthe whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball
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Definition that contains sclera
- cornea the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
- venae sclerales tributaries of the anterior ciliary veins that drain the sclera of the eye
- topical prostaglandin eyedrop a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway
- bulbar conjunctiva the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea
- episcleritis inflammation of the sclera of the eye
- scleritis inflammation of the sclera
- choroid coat a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
- keratoscleritis inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
- tunica conjunctiva bulbi the part of the conjunctiva covering the anterior face of the sclera and the surface epithelium of the cornea
- sclerotic of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball