About The Word Cornea
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Cornea
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What's The Definition Of Cornea?
[n] transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cornea: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cornea: See Also | arcus | arcus senilis | eye | membrane | oculus | optic | peeper | tissue layer Cornea In Webster's Dictionary \Cor"ne*a\ (k?r"n?-?), n.; pl. {Corneas} (-?z). [Fem.
sing., fr. L. corneus horny, fr. cornu a horn. See {Horn}.]
(Anat.)
The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers
the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See
{Eye}.
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