conjunctival
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This finding indicates that direct contact with the ointment, rather than conjunctival exposure alone, is the primary cause of swelling.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
Early in the pandemic, studies show, the Beta variant was more infectious to conjunctival cells, compared with the previous Alpha strain—leading to a higher concentration of the virus and more eye inflammation in infected individuals.
From Scientific American • May 12, 2023
Therefore, on July 1st, the right internal rectus was also divided, with small conjunctival wound without loosening of the conjunctiva and without suture.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
This portion of the operation is concluded by the formation of a conjunctival flap a line and a half or two lines in length.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
In May, 1909, we reported the results of the conjunctival and cutaneous test in 500 patients.
From An Ethical Problem Or, Sidelights upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals by Leffingwell, Albert
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