tunica

noun

tu·​ni·​ca ˈtü-ni-kə How to pronounce tunica (audio)
ˈtyü-
plural tunicae ˈtü-nə-ˌkē How to pronounce tunica (audio) -ˌkī How to pronounce tunica (audio) -ˌsē How to pronounce tunica (audio)
ˈtyü-
: an enveloping membrane or layer of body tissue

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Today’s Wordle Etymology The word tunic comes from the Latin tunica, a common garment in Ancient Rome. Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 But when too much pressure is placed on the tissue, the external envelope surrounding the corpus cavernosa -- called the tunica albuginea -- can tear, causing a corporal rupture, according to Purohit. Mark Lieber, CNN, 18 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Latin, tunic, membrane

First Known Use

circa 1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tunica was circa 1698

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“Tunica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tunica. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

tunica

noun
tu·​ni·​ca ˈt(y)ü-ni-kə How to pronounce tunica (audio)
plural tunicae -nə-ˌkē How to pronounce tunica (audio) -ˌkī How to pronounce tunica (audio) -ˌsē How to pronounce tunica (audio)
: an enveloping membrane or layer of body tissue

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