conjunctiva
noun
the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.
conjunctivae
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pluralof conjunctiva.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
Her conjunctivae were normal, the nasal passages free, and there was nothing to indicate the presence of her trouble.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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
