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episcleral

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episcleral /epi·scle·ral/ (-skler´'l)
1. overlying the sclera.
2. of or pertaining to the episclera.
ep·i·scle·ral (p-sklîrl)
adj.
1. Situated on the sclera of the eye.
2. Of or relating to the episclera.
episcleral [ep″ĭ-skle´ral]
1. overlying the sclera.
2. pertaining to the episclera.
episcleral
1. overlying the sclera.
2. pertaining to the episclera.
episcleral space
narrow space between the deep muscular fascia and the eyeball.
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