tunicaconjunctiva
nounUK /ˌtjuːnɪkə kənˌdʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə/
US /ˌtuːnɪkə kənˌdʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə/
The clear skin that covers the white part of your eye and the inside of your eyelids.
The doctor said the tunicaconjunctiva was slightly red because of the cold.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelids.
The palpebral tunicaconjunctiva helps keep the eyelid moist.
3. The thin layer that protects the front of the eyeball.
Dust can irritate the tunicaconjunctiva and make eyes water.
4. A protective covering of tissue in the eye area.
The tunicaconjunctiva is part of the eye's natural defense system.