Definition of Nictation

1. Noun. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.


Definition of Nictation

1. n. the act of winking; nictitation.

Definition of Nictation

1. Noun. an act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nictation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Nictation

1. Winking. Synonym: nictation. Origin: L. Nicto, pp. -atus, to wink, fr. Nico, to beckon (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nictation

nicotinic cholinergic receptor
nicotinic receptors
nicotinism
nicotinist
nicotinists
nicotinomimetic
nicotinoyl
nicotins
nicotinyl alcohol
nicotinyl tartrate
nicoumalone
nictate
nictated
nictates
nictating
nictation (current term)
nictations
nictitant
nictitate
nictitated
nictitates
nictitating
nictitating membrane
nictitating membranes
nictitating spasm
nictitation
nictitations
nicy-nicy
nid
nidal

Literary usage of Nictation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Human Physiology by Robley Dunglison (1841)
"When this nerve is cut, nictation is completely arrested; and when the nerve of the fifth pair, also distributed to these parts, is divided, ..."

2. Medical lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science by Robley Dunglison (1856)
"For the mineral waters of Clifton, see Bristol Hot Well. CLIGNEMENT, nictation ... CLIGNOTEMENT, nictation. CLIMA, Climate. ..."

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