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albugineous
albugineous (ˌælbjʊˈdʒɪnɪəs) adj1. related to or resembling the white of an egg2. (Anatomy) related to or resembling the white fibrous tissue layer found in the eye, the testicle, and the penisalbugineous
al·bu·gin·e·ous (al-bū-jin'ē-ŭs), 1. Resembling boiled egg white. 2. Relating to any tunica albuginea. [L. albugineus, fr. albugo, white spot] albuginea (al?byu-jin'e-a) [L. albugo, stem albugin-, white spot, eye disease] A layer of firm white fibrous tissue forming the sheath of an organ or part, as of the eye, testicle, ovary, or spleen. albugineous (-jin'e-us), adjective Synonym: tunica albugineaalbuginea corporum cavernosorumA strong elastic white fibrous sheath of both corpora cavernosa of the penis.albuginea oculiThe sclera.albuginea ovariiThe layer of dense connective tissue lying beneath the epithelial ovarian covering.albuginea testisThe thick, unyielding layer of white fibrous tissue lying under the tunica vaginalis.ThesaurusSeealbuginea |