conjunctiva

A noun referring to the transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the front part of the eyeball, providing lubrication and protection.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die durchsichtige Schleimhaut bezeichnet, die die Innenseite der Augenlider auskleidet und die Vorderfläche des Augapfels überzieht; sie sorgt für Befeuchtung und Schutz des Auges.

1. Mucous membrane of the eye C1 formal medical

   A thin, transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers the front part of the eyeball, providing lubrication and protection.

   • The doctor examined the patient's conjunctiva for signs of infection.
   • Inflammation of the conjunctiva is known as conjunctivitis.
   • The conjunctiva helps keep the eye moist by producing mucus.

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• conjunctivae plural form
• conjunctivas plural form
• conjunctivae' possessive plural form
• conjunctivas' possessive plural form
• conjunctiva's possessive singular form