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nictitating membrane
noun
a thin membrane, or inner or third eyelid, present in many animals, capable of being drawn across the eyeball, as for protection.
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nictitating membrane  (nĭk'tĭ-tā'tĭng) Pronunciation Key
A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals that protects and moistens the eye without blocking vision. |
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