nictitating membrane
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nictitating membrane
noun nictitating membranes · nictating membrane
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A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.
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noun transparent protective fold of skin
| Español | membrana nictitante |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 瞬膜 shunmaku |
| 中文 | 瞬膜 shùnmó |
| Português | membrana nictitante |
| Deutsch | Nickhaut |
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title = {nictitating membrane},
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