About Us | Privacy | Site Map
May 21, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A

Definition of Conjunctiva

Conjunctiva: A thin, clear, moist membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids (palpebral conjunctiva) and the outer surface of the eye (ocular, or bulbar, conjunctiva). Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis (pinkeye).

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9893
Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012

Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z

Search Medical Dictionary

WebMD Daily

Get breaking medical news.

Please acknowledge your agreement





Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies