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tunica Definition

tu·nica (to̵̅o̅ni kə, tyo̵̅o̅-)

noun pl. -·cae′--sē′

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

Etymology: ModL: see tunic

tunica Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • intima: B. Venous valves are folds of tissue formed from the endothelial lining of the tunica intima.
  • albuginea: The ovaries are small almond shaped structures, covered by a thick connective tissue capsule - the tunica albuginea.
  • adventitia: How does the structure of the tunica adventitia differ from that of the muscular artery?
  • layer: Notice how the tunica media layer is relatively smaller than that for the elastic artery.
  • medium: There is a well defined circular layer of smooth muscle in the tunica media.
  • vaginalis: The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the tunica vaginalis testis.

Noun used with modifier

  • quot: Gamblers choose games oi oi quot tunica and includes marty corwin is.
  • palmata: It was the general celebrating a triumph in Rome who carried an ivory staff and wore a toga picta and a palmata tunica.
  • world: World championship event tunica and includes http wwwsend presscom the company has.