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conjunctiva the delicate mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid conjunctiva [kən′jəŋk·tə·və] (anatomy) The mucous membrane covering the eyeball and lining the eyelids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Transmission involves contact of conjunctiva or mucous membranes of the nose or mouth of susceptible people with large particle droplets. The herpes simplex virus may also cause keratitis, which is an inflammation of the cornea, or keratocon-junctivitis, which is inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. The bullet had damaged the left orbit, lower eyelid, and conjunctiva and caused profuse retinal, preretinal, and subretinal hemorrhage. |
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