What is another word for conjunctiva?

Pronunciation: [kənd͡ʒˈʌŋktɪvə] (IPA)

Conjunctiva is a thin, transparent layer of tissue that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. There are several synonyms for conjunctiva that are commonly used in medical literature and conversations. These include conjunctival membrane, bulbar conjunctiva, conjunctival sac, and ocular conjunctiva. While these terms may seem interchangeable, they each refer to specific parts or functions of the conjunctiva. The bulbar conjunctiva covers the sclera (the white part of the eye) and the conjunctival sac is the space between the conjunctiva and the eyelid. Understanding these synonyms can help increase medical knowledge and improve communications between healthcare professionals and patients.

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Usage examples for Conjunctiva

The lids are swollen and inflamed, and indeed this may be so marked as to cause involuntary eversion, exposing the reddened conjunctiva to view.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
They are attached to the circumference of the orbit and have a convex external face formed by the skin and a concave internal face molded on the anterior surface of the eye and are lined by the conjunctiva, which is reflected above and below on the eyeball.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Its interior portion, which is covered by the ocular conjunctiva, is commonly known as the "white of the eye."
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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