conjunctiva
Americannoun
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conjunctivas,
plural
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conjunctivae
plural
noun
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conjunctivas
plural
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Etymology
Origin of conjunctiva
1350–1400; Middle English; short for Medieval Latin membrāna conjunctīva conjunctive membrane; see conjunctive
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Based on their findings, the researchers advise clinicians to avoid using petrolatum-based eye ointments in patients with MicroShunt implants, especially when the device is exposed outside the conjunctiva.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026
These miniature structures are called organoids and function as real human conjunctiva.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
The newly developed organoid model opens the door for research into diseases affecting the conjunctiva.
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
Still later this becomes separated from the surface by another layer of cells constituting the cornea, and outside that again is still another layer which makes the conjunctiva.
From Embryology The Beginnings of Life by Gerald R. Leighton
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 researchers then altered the conditions in the dish with the miniature conjunctivae to mimic allergies.
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 Robert Leighton
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
When he rides behind a horse for some distance his conjunctivae become injected, the nostrils become congested and difficulty of breathing sets in with a sense of constriction of the chest.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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