conjunctiva
IPA: kɑndʒʌŋktˈaɪvʌ
noun
- (anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.
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Examples of "conjunctiva" in Sentences
- The conjunctiva becomes dry, thick and wrinkled.
- Chemosis is the swelling or edema of the conjunctiva.
- The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the eye.
- Pterygium is a raised, wedge shaped growth of the conjunctiva.
- Cysteine deposition is most evident in the conjunctiva and cornea.
- I thought that the conjunctiva covered the front of the eye evenly.
- From the outermost level, these are the conjunctiva, cornea, and uvea.
- The tarsal conjunctiva is a velvety red and not particularly follicular.
- Conjunctivitis is identified by irritation and redness of the conjunctiva.
- Disorders of the conjunctiva and cornea are a common source of eye complaints.