conjunctivanoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋkˈtaɪ.və/us/ˌkɑːn.dʒəŋkˈtaɪ.və/specializedthe transparent layer of mucous membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the front surface of the eyeball
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
The eye & surrounding area
- aqueous humour
- ciliary muscle
- compound eye
- epiretinal membrane
- eyeball
- eyelash
- eyelid
- fovea
- hooded
- infraorbital
- iris
- lacrimal
- lens
- lid
- oculomotor
- optic nerve
- stare
- suspensory ligament
- vitreous humour
- wink
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Examples from literature
- His eyes were wild, the conjunctiva considerably inflamed, and he panted quickly and violently.
- In a few days the yellow hue becomes more intense, and particularly on the cuticle, the conjunctiva, the iris, the gums, and the lips.
- The conjunctiva was very much reddened.
- The excrement was dark and fetid, and the conjunctiva had a strong yellow tint.
- The infection may spread along the nasal duct to the conjunctiva.