About The Medical Condition Nictitating Membranes
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Nictitating Membranes
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Nictitating Membranes?
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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