conjunctiva

American  

[kon-juhngk-tahy-vuh] / ˌkɒn dʒʌŋkˈtaɪ və /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

conjunctivas, conjunctivae

1. the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.

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conjunctiva British  

/ ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə /

noun

1. the delicate mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid

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conjunctiva Scientific  

/ kŏn′jŭngk-tī′və /

plural

conjunctivas

1. The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the surface of the eyeball.

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Other Word Forms

• conjunctival adjective
• subconjunctival adjective

Etymology

Origin of conjunctiva

1350–1400; Middle English; short for Medieval Latin membrāna conjunctīva conjunctive membrane; conjunctive

Example Sentences

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

Several diseases and disorders affect the conjunctiva, such as dry eye disease, cancer, allergies and infections.

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

Consequently, there are limited treatment options for diseases affecting the conjunctiva.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

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