different between conjunctivochalasis vs conjunctiva

English

Noun

conjunctivochalasis (uncountable)

1. (medicine) A condition where the eye surface has excess folds of the conjunctiva located between the globe of the eye and the eyelid margin.

   The symptoms of conjunctivochalasis range from dry eye, epiphora, and irritation, to localized pain, foreign body sensation, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and ulceration.

Related terms

• chalazion

English

Etymology

From Late Latin; short for membrana conjunctiva. From 1540s.

Noun

conjunctiva (plural conjunctivas or conjunctivae)

1. (anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

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Latin

Adjective

conj?nct?va

1. nominative feminine singular of conj?nct?vus
2. nominative neuter plural of conj?nct?vus
3. accusative neuter plural of conj?nct?vus
4. vocative feminine singular of conj?nct?vus
5. vocative neuter plural of conj?nct?vus

Adjective

conj?nct?v?

1. ablative feminine singular of conj?nct?vus