Meaning & use
sclera
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The tough white outer layer of the eyeball that surrounds and protects the eye and helps maintain its shape.
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Jaundice can cause the sclera of the eyes to turn yellow.
The ophthalmologist examined the sclera for signs of inflammation.
A note on using this word
From the Greek 'skleros,' meaning 'hard,' reflecting the sclera's tough, fibrous structure.
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white of the eye
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