sclera
Pronunciation: [ˈsklɛrə]
Word
Context: "anatomy"
(noun) the white part of the eye that helps protect and shape it. It is the tough outer layer that covers most of the eyeball.
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The sclera is important because it helps keep the eye's shape.
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If the sclera is damaged, it can affect how well we see.
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What color is the sclera in a healthy eye?
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