Conjunctiva (noun)

The thin transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.

Origin:

From the latin word "conjunctivus" meaning joined together.

Examples:

1. Conjunctiva is responsible for keeping the eye moist and healthy.
2. Conjunctiva can become inflamed or irritated due to infection or allergies.
3. Conjunctival hemorrhage is bleeding in the conjunctiva.
4. The conjunctiva can be affected by various diseases like conjunctivitis, pterygium, and pinguecula.
5. Conjunctiva is the most common site of involvement in ocular surface malignancy.