First Known Use: circa 1698
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tunica
noun tu·ni·ca \ˈtü-ni-kə, ˈtyü-\
plural tu·ni·cae \-nə-ˌkē, -ˌkī, -ˌsē\
Definition of TUNICA
: an enveloping membrane or layer of body tissue
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Origin of TUNICA
Latin, tunic, membrane
Medical Dictionary
tunica
noun tu·ni·ca \ˈt(y)ü-ni-kə\
plural tu·ni·cae \-nə-ˌkē, -ˌkī, -ˌsē\
Medical Definition of TUNICA
: an enveloping membrane or layer of body tissue
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