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tunica definition

tu·nica (to̵̅o̅′ni kə, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. tunicae -·cae′ (-sē′)

Anat., Zool. an enclosing or covering layer of tissue or membrane, as of the ovaries

Etymology: ModL: see tunic

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