Definitions

1. noun

plural of tunica, referring to a layer or membrane of tissue in the body, especially the tunica albuginea of the testis.

“The doctor examined the tunicae of the patient’s testes during the examination.”

2. noun

In botany, the tunicae refer to the outer layer of cells in a plant stem or root.

“The scientist studied the tunicae of the plant to understand its growth patterns.”