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conjunctiva
[ kon-juhngk-tahy-vuh ]
noun
- the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.
conjunctiva
/ ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə /
noun
- the delicate mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
conjunctiva
/ kŏn′jŭngk-tī′və /
, Plural conjunctivas kŏn′jŭngk-tī′vē
- The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the surface of the eyeball.
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Derived Forms
- ˌconjuncˈtival, adjective
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Other Words From
- conjunc·tival adjective
- subcon·junc·tival adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conjunctiva1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conjunctiva1
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Example Sentences
Koessler's theoretical initial dose of rag weed extract is one drop of the weakest dilution that will just redden the conjunctiva.
The conjunctiva is then brought together with a fine silk suture.
In this way as much of the conjunctiva is gone over as is necessary.
The conjunctiva and outer canthus are then united with sutures.
Occasionally the conjunctiva is much less sensitive than usual.
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