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albuginea

albuginea

1 9.9
A white, tough layer of tissue that covers organs like the testicle or eyeball
  • noun
  • /ˌæl.bəˈdʒi.nə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : albugínea
  • Surgeons must take care not to tear the albuginea during certain procedures.

Examples

  • The tough albuginea protects the delicate internal tissues of the testis.

  • Damage to the albuginea can lead to complications in eye health.

  • The albuginea plays a crucial role in protecting the testis.

  • An albuginea surrounds the eyeball to provide structural integrity.

  • A tear in the albuginea can lead to severe complications in the affected organ.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the albuginea surrounding the testis for any abnormalities.

  • The albuginea provides essential support to the eyeball, maintaining its shape and function.

Compounds

tunica albuginea testes
  • Specialized
9.9

A thick white layer around the testicle

Surface Forms

albuginea singular
albugineas plural

Etymology

The word albuginea comes from the Latin root albus, which means 'white', and you can see the same root in albino, a word for something very white. So albuginea is the name for the white, tough covering or 'coat' that surrounds organs like the eyeball and the testis.