Associations to the word «Conjunctiva»

Wiktionary

CONJUNCTIVA, noun. (anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

Dictionary definition

CONJUNCTIVA, noun. A transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke