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episclera

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episclera /epi·scle·ra/ (-skler´ah) the loose connective tissue between the sclera and the conjunctiva.
ep·i·scle·ra (p-sklîr)
n.
The connective tissue layer between sclera and conjunctiva of the eye.
episclera [ep″ĭ-skle´rah]
the loose connective tissue forming the sclera and the conjunctiva.
episclera
the loose, highly vascular connective tissue on the surface of the sclera; blends with Tenon's capsule.
episclera
A loose connective and elastic tissue which covers the sclera and anteriorly connects the conjunctiva to it. It is a vascularized tissue whose deeper layers merge with the scleral stroma. It sends connective tissue bundles into Tenon's capsule. The episclera becomes progressively thinner towards the back of the eye.
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