English Explanatory Dictionary

conjunctiva

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conjunctiva.wav /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/

Word forms

conjunctiva conjunctivas conjunctivae

Etymology

From 1540s late Middle English, borrowing from Medieval Latin conjūnctīva (“serving to connect, connective”, feminine), ellipsis of membrāna conjūnctīva (“conjunctive membrane”).

Related words

conjunctivally conjunctive

Derived words

blepharokeratoconjunctivitis conjunctival conjunctivitis conjunctivo- conjunctiv- subconjunctiva
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