noun
definition
A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.
Examples of conjunctivae in a Sentence
The early symptoms of trachoma include the development of follicles (small sacs) on the conjunctivae of the upper eyelids; pain; swollen eyelids; discharge; tearing; and sensitivity to light.
The eyelashes then scratch the corneas and conjunctivae, every time the individual blinks.
In developed countries where laboratory facilities are available, the doctor takes a small sample of cells from the child's conjunctivae and examines it, following a procedure called Giemsa staining, to confirm the diagnosis.
More serious damage can be caused by hard or sharp objects that penetrate the surface of the eye and become embedded in the cornea or conjunctivae (the mucous membranes lining the inner surface of the eyelids).