noun
- plural of sclera; the tough white outer layers of the eyeballs
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined both sclerae for signs of jaundice.
- Yellow discoloration of the sclerae can indicate liver problems.
- The sclerae protect the inner structures of the eyes.
- Inflammation of the sclerae is called scleritis.
- Both sclerae appeared normal during the eye examination.
- The patient’s sclerae showed no signs of irritation.