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Meaning of "sclera" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCLERA

From New Latin, from Greek sklēros hard.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCLERA

sclera  [ˈsklɪərə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCLERA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sclera is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCLERA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sclera

The sclera, also known as the white of the eye, is the opaque, fibrous, protective, outer layer of the eye containing collagen and elastic fiber. In humans the whole sclera is white, contrasting with the coloured iris, but in other mammals the visible part of the sclera matches the colour of the iris, so the white part does not normally show. In the development of the embryo, the sclera is derived from the neural crest. In children, it is thinner and shows some of the underlying pigment, appearing slightly blue. In the elderly, fatty deposits on the sclera can make it appear slightly yellow. The human eye is relatively rare for having an iris that is small enough for its position to be plainly visible against the sclera. This makes it easier for one individual to infer where another individual is looking, and it may have evolved as a method of nonverbal communication.

Definition of sclera in the English dictionary

The definition of sclera in the dictionary is the firm white fibrous membrane that forms the outer covering of the eyeball Also called: sclerotic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCLERA


admirer
ədˈmaɪərə
Beira
ˈbaɪərə
chimera
kaɪˈmɪərə
clearer
ˈklɪərə
era
ˈɪərə
Essaouira
ˌɛsəˈwɪərə
fleerer
ˈflɪərə
Hera
ˈhɪərə
inquirer
ɪnˈkwaɪərə
lempira
lɛmˈpɪərə
lira
ˈlɪərə
Lyra
ˈlaɪərə
Madeira
məˈdɪərə
Mufulira
ˌmuːfuːˈlɪərə
Pera
ˈpɪərə
retirer
rɪˈtaɪərə
schliere
ˈʃlɪərə
sera
ˈsɪərə
shearer
ˈʃɪərə
Thera
ˈθɪərə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCLERA

sclave
scleral
sclere
sclereid
sclereide
sclerema
sclerenchyma
sclerenchymata
sclerenchymatous
scleriases
scleriasis
sclerite
scleritic
scleritis
sclerocaulous
sclerocauly
scleroderm
scleroderma
sclerodermata
sclerodermatous

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCLERA

arpillera
Asiatic cholera
cholera
cordillera
de Valera
epidemic cholera
fowl cholera
hog cholera
Indian cholera
schefflera
solera
Valera

Synonyms and antonyms of sclera in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sclera» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCLERA

Find out the translation of sclera to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sclera from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sclera» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巩膜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esclerótica
570 millions of speakers

English

sclera
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

श्वेतपटल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصلبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

склеры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esclera
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চোখের সাদা অংশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sclérotique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sclera
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lederhaut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

強膜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sclera
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màng cứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்கெலெரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्लेरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sklera
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sclera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twardówki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

склери
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sclera
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκληρό χιτώνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sklera
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sklera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sclera
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sclera

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLERA»

The term «sclera» is regularly used and occupies the 79.102 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCLERA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sclera» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sclera» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sclera

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCLERA»

Discover the use of sclera in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sclera and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Sclera
The Sclera is the definitive text on the diagnosis and treatment of scleral diseases, with in-depth chapters on non-infectious scleritis, infectious sclertitis, non-inflammatory diseases of the sclera, and systemic implications of scleral ...
Maite Sainz de la Maza, Joseph Tauber, C. Stephen Foster, 2012
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The Sclera and Systemic Disorders
The goal of this comprehensive text is to enable ophthalmologists and rheumatologists to differentiate scleral disorders and implement timely treatment plans based on current best practice and available evidence.
‎2012
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Collagen: Structure and Mechanics
There are also variations in the collagen with tissue depth; in the outer sclera, fibrils are thicker, and the bundles are narrower (about 1–5 m) and thinner (0.5–2 m) than those in deeper regions. These bundles are lamellar in nature (Fig.
Peter Fratzl, 2008
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Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology
Compact, durable, and packed with information, this volume slides into any lab coat pocket, making it the ideal clinical companion for all eye care professionals.
Torsten Schlote, Jens Rohrbach, 2011
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Integrated Biomaterials Science
The Solera Together with the cornea, the sclera forms the outer tunic of the eye ( Figure 11.1). The anterior part of the sclera is covered by conjunctiva, while the remainder has an outer layer called Tenon's capsule. It is lined internally by the ...
Rolando Barbucci, 2002
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Drug Product Development for the Back of the Eye
The thickness of the sclera tissue is on the order of hundreds of micrometers, which means that microneedles can be inserted intrasclerally without penetrating across the tissue and deliver a drug depot within the tissue (Olsen et al. 1998).
Uday B. Kompella, Henry F. Edelhauser, 2011
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
CHAPTER 91 Cornea and Sclera Douglas Slatter and Ursula Dietrich For microsurgery involving the cornea and sclera to be performed successfully, consideration and understanding of the anatomical and physiological properties of these ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
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Hepatology: Textbook and Atlas
Above all, tissue which is rich in elastin (skin, sclera, intima of the vessel wall, ligaments) absorbs bilirubin rapidly and intensively. Jaundice is thus first manifested at the sclera, where it remains detectable longest. Subsequently, the face, chest ...
Erwin Kuntz, Hans-Dieter Kuntz, 2009
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Ocular Angiogenesis: Diseases, Mechanisms, and Therapeutics
Electrophoresis of charged dyes through human sclera. Rectangular fragments of human cadaveric sclera were mounted vertically in a horizontal gel electrophoresis chamber. The tissue wamples were oriented with the outside eye surface ...
Joyce Tombran-Tink, Colin J. Barnstable, 2007
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Ocular Trauma: Principles and Practice
Homologous Sclera Homologous sclera is the most commonly used graft material; it is stored in glycerin or alcohol or frozen in antibiotic solution until needed.6 • Frozen sclera can be used for up to 3 months from the date of preservation.
Ferenc Kuhn, Dante J. Pieramici, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCLERA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sclera is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Whites of Our Eyes
The clear visibility of the sclera is a uniquely human characteristic. Other primates, such as the African great apes, also track the gaze direction of others, yet their ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Trocar anterior chamber maintainer facilitates ocular surgeries
A 23-gauge (0.6 mm), 25-gauge (0.5 mm) or 27-gauge (0.4 mm) entry does not require an incision of the conjunctiva and Tenon's layer to expose the sclera. «Healio, Jul 15»
3
Making sense of our evolution
The depigmented white of the human sclera plays a role in enhancing communication especially when we make eye contact and may have a function in sexual ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
4
Publication Exclusive: Gore-Tex suture can be used in small-incision …
Techniques include anterior chamber angle haptic placement, iris fixation, ciliary sulcus placement with or without scleral suture fixation based on capsular ... «Healio, May 15»
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"Il navigatore siculo", la miniserie del guidatore Lafuzzu che "sclera"
Trentuno puntate pubblicate sul web, prodotte dal giovane filmaker Nicolò Piccione, della Pigeon Pictures. La storia è quella di un automobilista "vittima" delle ... «PalermoToday, May 15»
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Move Over, Virtual Reality: Literal Reality Is The Next Big Thing
An entity called Sclera has developed literal reality (LR) technology, and it's light years ahead of anything we've seen to date. Not only do these LR glasses offer ... «Tom's Hardware, Apr 15»
7
Night Vision Enhanced To Superhuman Levels Using Common …
According to the paper on the experiment, afterward Licina was fitted with black sclera lenses to help reduce the amount of potential light from entering his eye. «Medical Daily, Mar 15»
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Understanding the Human Eye and How To Retouch it Naturally
Every person's eyes are made up of the pupil, iris, limbus, sclera, cornea and eyelid. The pupil is in the dead center, and is always black unless there is a catch ... «Fstoppers, Mar 15»
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How hunting with wolves helped humans outsmart the Neanderthals
“The main advantage of having white sclera is that it is very easy to work out what another person is gazing at,” added Shipman. “It provides a very useful form of ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
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Building a Better Digital Eye
The left and right eyes are, in fact, more or less mirror versions of each other, and the sclera, the white of the eye, is covered in small bumps. Furthermore, the ... «The New Yorker, Feb 15»

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