conjunctiva
the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.
Origin of conjunctiva
1Other words from conjunctiva
- con·junc·ti·val, adjective
- sub·con·junc·ti·val, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for conjunctiva
/ (ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə) /
the delicate mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
Origin of conjunctiva
1Derived forms of conjunctiva
- conjunctival, adjective
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Scientific definitions for conjunctiva
[ kŏn′jŭngk-tī′və ]
The mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelid and covers the surface of the eyeball.
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