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albugines

|al-bu-gines|

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/ælˈbjuːdʒɪniːz/

white fibrous tissue

Etymology
Etymology Information

'albugines' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albugo,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'

Historical Evolution

'albugo' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'albugines,' and eventually became the modern English word 'albugines.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white spot or tissue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'white fibrous tissue.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used in anatomy to refer to the white fibrous tissue that forms the outer layer of certain organs, such as the eye or testis.

The albugines of the eye provide structural support.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/14 05:06