conjunctiva
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Origin of conjunctiva
1350–1400; Middle English; short for Medieval Latin membrāna conjunctīva conjunctive membrane; see conjunctive
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The conjunctiva, a tissue that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, is partially responsible for the production of these tears.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
Several diseases and disorders affect the conjunctiva, such as dry eye disease, cancer, allergies and infections.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
“We discovered that the conjunctiva makes antimicrobial components and therefore contributes to tear production in more ways than by simply making mucus.”
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear production.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
Hyperaemia of the conjunctiva where not followed by inflammation causes more or less lacrymation but no alteration in the character of its secretion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
The researchers then altered the conditions in the dish with the miniature conjunctivae to mimic allergies.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
In the long term, it may even be possible to make replacement conjunctivae for people with ocular burns, ocular cancers or maybe even genetic disorders.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
The nose now becomes hot and dry, the dog is restless and thirsty, and the conjunctivae of the eyes will be found to be considerably injected.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
Her conjunctivae were normal, the nasal passages free, and there was nothing to indicate the presence of her trouble.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Healthy conjunctivae may thus react differently, not only as regards the degree of severity, but even according to different clinical types, when infected by secretion from the same source.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
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