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Preferred Label : nictitating membrane;

Uberon definition : A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.;

Uberon synonym : nictitans; third eyelid;

Uberon related term : haw;

Uberon Taxon note : The Calabar angwantibo (Arctocebus calabarensis, a lorisoid) is the only primate to have a functioning nictitating membrane[Wikipedia:Calabar_angwantibo];

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A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.

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05/07/2025


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