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Tunica albuginea
is an anatomy term that literally means "white covering." It is used to refer to several structures, including:
Tunica albuginea (penis)
, the tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis
Tunica albuginea (testicles)
, a layer of connective tissue covering the testicles
Tunica albuginea (ovaries)
, the connective tissue covering of the ovaries
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