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Definition of albuginea in English English dictionary
- A layer of white, fibrous tissue
- whitish tunic
- tunica albuginea
- Layer of connective tissue covering the testis
The testis has a rich superficial plexus beneath the tunica albuginea.
- tunica albuginea
- Tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis
Scarring of the tunica albuginea results in a portion of the tunica that cannot stretch and expand as the cavernosal sinusoids.
- tunica albuginea
- Layer of connective tissue covering the ovaries
If the tunica albuginea of an ovary be divided with a scalpel, the stroma may then be readily torn asunder by pulling the edges of the incision apart .
- tunica albuginea testes
- whitish cover of the testicle