tunica albuginea
nounfemininetécnico/ɐlβuʒiˈnɛɐ/técnico
al·bu·gi·ne·a
Definition
A fibrous, dense, whitish membrane or layer surrounding certain organs, such as the testis or the eye (sclera).
Inflammation of the tunica albuginea of the testis can cause severe pain.
The white of the eye is formed by the sclera, also known as the albuginea.
Etymology
Do latim albūgineus, -a, -um ('esbranquiçado'), de albugo, -ĭnis ('brancura, lepra').