nictitating membrane
The part of the lining of the eye that covers the cornea when the eyelids close
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Nictitating membrane
The third eye lid in the inner angle of the eye, which may spread diagonally over the eye ball to protect the eye. When cats are sick, one can see the third eye lid quite often, which is called prolaps.
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Nictitating Membrane: A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, and some mammals that closes to protect and moisten the eye. Also called third eyelid.
Nocturnal: Of, relating to, or occurring in the night. See also Crepuscular ...
Nictitating Membrane - Transparent third eyelid - located at the inside corner of a cats eyes.
Nocturia - Excessive urination at night.
Nogmog - Nickname for Norwegian Forest Cat.
Nictitating membrane. Third or inner eyelid.
Hazel
Light brown, flecked with yellow or green.
Nictitating membrane- the correct name for the thin opaque membrane that covers the front fo the eyebal under the eyelid.
Nocturnal: Active at night
NZCF: New Zealand Cat Fancy ...
The gland of the nictitating membrane contributes up to 50% of the aqueous tear fluid, and removing it markedly increases the cat's risk of developing so-called 'dry eye' (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) as it ages.
Cats have a third eyelid, the nictitating membrane, which is a thin cover that closes from the side and appears when the cat's eyelid opens.
Most domestic animals also have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane. If the eyes are irritated, this eyelid comes up and over the cornea more than usual. Sometimes this happens during general illness, unrelated to the eyes.
Third eyelid: The eyelid that is attached to the inner corner of the eye and extends out to the side of the eye when the animal blinks; also called the "nictitating membrane"
Causes of red eyes in dogs and cats ...
 See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Neuter, Pigment, Squint
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