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cornea
[kawr-nee-uh]
noun
the transparent anterior part of the external coat of the eye covering the iris and the pupil and continuous with the sclera.
cornea
/ ˈɔːɪə /
noun
the convex transparent membrane that forms the anterior covering of the eyeball and is continuous with the sclera
cornea
The tough transparent membrane of the outer layer of the eyeball that covers the iris and the pupil.
Other Word Forms
- corneal adjective
- multicorneal adjective
- precorneal adjective
- ˈǰԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cornea1
Example Sentences
Originally introduced in Europe, this 20-minute cosmetic procedure involves using a laser to create a channel in the cornea, where colored pigment is deposited to change the color of the eye.
Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and weaken, leading to vision distortion, not ideal for someone hitting baseballs for a living.
Acid was squirted into Paul Laskey's face causing severe chemical burns to his eye, "melting" both the inner and outer layers of his cornea.
Her organs, including her kidneys, liver and corneas, were donated, according to a statement issued by Chania General Hospital.
She has keratoconus - a condition where the cornea thins and bulges, causing distorted and blurred vision.
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