conjunctiva
Meaning
A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.
Synonyms
Translations
conjonctive
conjuntiva
congiuntiva
conjuntiva
conjuntiva
bindvlies
ملتحمة conjunctiva
επιπεφυκώς
Conjunctiva Lid des Auges Linse des AugesPronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/
Etymology
In summary
From 1540s late Middle English, borrowing from Medieval Latin conjūnctīva (“serving to connect, connective”, feminine), ellipsis of membrāna conjūnctīva (“conjunctive membrane”).
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