conjunctiva

American  

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

noun

Anatomy.

plural

conjunctivas, conjunctivae

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 /

plural

conjunctivas

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; conjunctive

Example Sentences

Consequently, there are limited treatment options for diseases affecting the conjunctiva.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

Several diseases and disorders affect the conjunctiva, such as dry eye disease, cancer, allergies and infections.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

Until now, there has not been a good model of the human conjunctiva, which limits research into its function in sickness and in health.

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

“We discovered that the conjunctiva makes antimicrobial components and therefore contributes to tear production in more ways than by simply making mucus.”

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2024

The conjunctiva then grows blood-shot, and occasionally the cornea is ulcerated.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various