Preferred Label : plica semilunaris of conjunctiva;
Uberon definition : The plica semilunaris is a small fold of bulbar conjunctiva on the medial canthus
of the eye. It is loose, so that eye movements are not restricted.;
Uberon synonym : semilunar fold of conjunctiva; plica semilunaris (conjunctiva);
Uberon related term : plica semilunaris of the conjunctiva;
Uberon Taxon note : It is the vestigial remnant of the nictitating membrane;
Origin ID : 0010209;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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The plica semilunaris is a small fold of bulbar conjunctiva on the medial canthus
of the eye. It is loose, so that eye movements are not restricted.
