Meaning of the word sclera in English
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sclera
US /ˈsklɪr.ə/
UK /ˈsklɪr.ə/
Noun
1.
the white outer layer of the eyeball. At the front of the eye it is continuous with the cornea.
Example:
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The doctor examined the patient's sclera for any signs of jaundice.
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The injury affected the cornea and the surrounding sclera.
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