noun
- Plural of conjunctiva; the clear membranes that cover the white part of the eye and line the inner eyelids.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Usually used in plural form in clinical contexts
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's conjunctivas for signs of infection.
- Conjunctivitis causes inflammation of the conjunctivas.
- Allergies can make the conjunctivas red and itchy.
- The conjunctivas protect the eyes from dust and debris.
- During the eye exam, the ophthalmologist checked both conjunctivas carefully.