nictitation

• Nom désignant l'action réflexe consistant à fermer et ouvrir rapidement les paupières.

A noun referring to a reflex action involving the rapid closing and opening of the eyelids.

1. Rapid eye blinkingC2formal

   A reflex action of quickly closing and opening the eyelids.

   Nictitation

   • The doctor observed the patient's nictitation for any irregularities.
   • Excessive nictitation can be a sign of eye strain.
   • The bird's nictitating membrane is a third eyelid that moves across the eye.

   Synonymesblinkblinkingnictation