Conjunctival
Conjunctival
Conjunctival (/kənˌdʒʌŋ(k)tɪˈviːəl/) refers to anything related to the conjunctiva, the delicate membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. The term is derived from the Latin conjunctiva (meaning "joining" or "connecting"), which is the feminine form of conjunctivus.
Etymology
The term "conjunctival" is derived from the Latin conjunctiva, which is the feminine form of conjunctivus. The Latin term conjunctivus is a combination of con- (meaning "together" or "with") and junctus (meaning "joined"). Thus, the term "conjunctival" essentially means "pertaining to the joining or connecting membrane".
Related Terms
- Conjunctiva: The thin, transparent tissue that covers the outer surface of the eye.
- Conjunctivitis: Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, often referred to as "pink eye".
- Conjunctival sac: The space between the conjunctiva that covers the inside of the eyelids and the conjunctiva that covers the sclera (white part of the eye).
- Conjunctival hyperemia: An excess of blood in the conjunctiva, causing the eye to appear red.
- Conjunctival xerosis: Dryness of the conjunctiva, often due to vitamin A deficiency.
See Also
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conjunctival
- Wikipedia's article - Conjunctival
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