Medical Definition of Palpebra iii

1. The semilunar fold formed by the palpebral conjunctiva at the medial angle of the eye, a fold of the conjunctival mucous membrane found in many animals; normally partially hidden in the medial canthus of the eye when at rest, it may be extended to cover part or all of the cornea in a winking-like action to clean the cornea, as in birds. Synonym: membrana nictitans, nictitating membrane, palpebra III, palpebra tertia, third eyelid. Synonym: plica lunata, plica semilunaris of eye, semilunar conjunctival fold. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palpebra III

palpebral arteries
palpebral branches of infratrochlear nerve
palpebral conjunctiva
palpebral fissure
palpebral glands
palpebral part of lacrimal gland
palpebral part of orbicularis oculi muscle
palpebral raphe
palpebral veins
palpebras
palpebrate
palpebrate
palpebration
palpebration
palpebra conjunctiva
palpebra III
palpebra inferior
palpebra superior
palpebra tertia
palpebronasal fold
palped
palped
palpi
palpi
palpicorn
palpifer
palpiform
palpiger
palpigerous
palping

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