sclerae

sclerae — noun

1. the tough white outer layer of the eyeball that surrounds most of the eye and pr

1.名詞C2
釋義

the tough white outer layer of the eyeball that surrounds most of the eye and protects its inner structures, covering the area from the edge of the transparent cornea at the front to the optic nerve at the back

例句

During Jude's check-up, his sclerae appeared yellow, so the doctor ordered a liver test.

collocation: sclerae appear yellow — sign of jaundice

Chiara's sclerae were examined under a bright light to check for signs of inflammation.

passive: sclerae examined for [condition]

同義詞
  • white of the eye

    everyday, non-technical term that any English speaker would understand

用法筆記

Sclerae is the plural form of sclera. Use sclera when referring to one eye and sclerae when referring to both eyes together. This term is used almost exclusively in medical and anatomical contexts — in everyday conversation, people say 'the white of the eye'.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor examined his schlera.
✅The doctor examined his sclera.
💡the correct spelling has no 'h' after the 'c'.
❌Both sclerae were infected' (when referring to a single eye).
✅The sclera of his left eye was infected.
💡sclerae is the plural form; use sclera for one eye.
❌The cornea was red and bloodshot.
✅The sclera was red and bloodshot.
💡the cornea is the clear front part of the eye; the white part that turns red is the sclera.