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conjugant
conjugate
conjugate complex number
conjugated
conjugated protein
conjugation
conjunct
conjunction
conjunctiva
conjunctive
conjunctive adverb
conjunctive eye movement
conjunctivitis
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conjunctiva
con·junc·ti·va [ kòn jungk tvə ] (plural con·junc·ti·vas or con·junc·ti·vae [ kòn jungk tvee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
membrane under eyelid: a delicate mucous membrane that covers the internal part of the eyelid and is attached to the cornea
[14th century. < medieval Latin (tunica) conjunctiva "connective (membrane)" < Latin conjunct- (see conjunction)]

con·junc·ti·val adjective
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