conjunctiva

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English

Definitions

noun

A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

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Synonyms

palpebral chemotic bulbar conjunctiva sclera hyaloid membrane fornix eyelid tear line epitarsus capsule cornea mucosa corneosclera orbicularis oculi episclera sclerotal

Associated

pterygium conjunctival bulbar uvea limbus conjunctivitis lacrimal trachoma

Rhymes

alive a archive a arrive a clive a contrive a deprive a derive a dive a dr a drive a

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