nictitation

Meanings

• Noun

  The blinking of the eyelids.

  - "The nictitation reflex is an important protective mechanism for the eyes."
  - "During sleep, the nictitation rate decreases."

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Variants

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nictitate , nictitated , nictitates , nictitating , nictitating membrane , nictitating membranes

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'nicto' meaning 'to strike' or 'to obliterate' and 'titus' meaning 'a title' or 'a blow'. The term refers to the blinking action of the eyelids.

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Trivia

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1. The average person blinks about 15 times per minute.

2. Blinking not only protects the eyes but also helps maintain their moisture.

3. Nictitation is an involuntary reflex, meaning it happens automatically without conscious control.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blink Reflex: A neural reflex that causes the eyelids to close in response to a stimulus such as a bright light or a foreign object approaching the eye.

2. Nystagmus: A rhythmic involuntary movement of the eyes from side to side or up and down.

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Culture

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Nictitation is a common physiological phenomenon and has been studied extensively in various fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and ophthalmology. It is an important reflex that protects the eyes from external irritants and helps maintain the health of the cornea.

How to Memorize "nictitation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the blinking action of the eyelids.
   - Imagine the protective role of nictitation for the eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nictitation' with the action of blinking.
   - Think of the protective function of the eyelids.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nicto Titus' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Visualize the 'striking' action of the eyelids to remember the term.

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