conjunctiva

American  

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

noun

Anatomy.

conjunctivas, plural conjunctivae plural

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 /

conjunctivas plural

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; see conjunctive

Example Sentences

In another three cases, the MicroShunt remained covered by the conjunctiva and no ointment was used.

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 miniature structures are called organoids and function as real human conjunctiva.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

The organoid model can now be used to test drugs for several diseases affecting the conjunctiva.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

The conjunctiva was intensely congested, and there were lachrymation and very marked photophobia, but there were no signs of iritis, and no corneal clouding.

From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Anstie, Francis E.