conjunctiva
noun [C usually singular] /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋkˈtaɪ.və/
/ˌkɑːn.dʒəŋk-/ specializedDefinition
› the transparent layer of mucous membrane that covers the inside of the eyelid and the front surface of the eyeballThe eye and surrounding areaEyesight, glasses and lensesUsing the eyes
(Definition of conjunctiva noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- aqueous humour noun
- beady adjective
- bug-eyed adjective
- crow's feet noun
- downcast adjective (EYES DOWN)
- eye socket noun
- eyebrow noun
- eyelash noun
- glassy adjective (EYES)
- hooded adjective (EYES)
- iris noun (EYE)
- lash noun (HAIR)
- lens noun (EYE)
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- pupil noun (EYE PART)
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