1. A transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
   "The conjunctiva helps protect the eye and allows for smooth movement of the eyelids"

Derived forms: conjunctivae, conjunctivas

Type of: mucosa, mucous membrane

Part of: eye, eyelid, lid, oculus [rare], optic, palpebra

Encyclopedia: Conjunctiva