cornea
noun
the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
corneas
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pluralof cornea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In those eyes, the corneas successfully achieved the intended focusing power that would correspond to improved vision.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Her organs, including her kidneys, liver and corneas, were donated, according to a statement issued by Chania General Hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2025
Consultant ophthalmologist Thomas Poole said the use of artificial corneas was a "great advancement for patient care".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024
One query thread pulls in a long-vanished German national, Otis Heiss, who was admitted to the local hospital with simalar injuries as the men frozen in the ice, including burned corneas and self-inflicted bites.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2024
“Scientists can even grow corneas now,” I told him, reaching into my bag for an article I’d clipped from a newspaper.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
