conjunctiva

Definitions of conjunctiva
  1. noun
    a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
    synonyms: bindvlies
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    types:
    nagelvlies
    either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
    type of:
    slijmvlies
    mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
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