"tapetum lucidum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tapeta lucida [plural]
Etymology: From Latin tapetum (“tapestry”) and lūcidum (“bright, shining, clear”) the neuter of lūcidum, literally "bright tapestry". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|tapetum||tapestry}} Latin tapetum (“tapestry”), {{m|la|lūcidum||bright, shining, clear}} lūcidum (“bright, shining, clear”), {{m|la|lucidus|lūcidum}} lūcidum Head templates: {{en-noun|tapeta lucida}} tapetum lucidum (plural tapeta lucida)
  1. A layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrate animals, immediately behind or sometimes within the retina, that reflects visible light so as to increase the light available to the photoreceptors. Wikipedia link: tapetum lucidum Related terms: eyeshine
    Sense id: en-tapetum_lucidum-en-noun-wiOXAwvQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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