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conjunctivae

con·junc·ti·va
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-juhngk-tahy-vuh]
    • /ˌkɒn dʒʌŋkˈtaɪ və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-juhngk-tahy-vuh]
    • /ˌkɒn dʒʌŋkˈtaɪ və/

Definitions of conjunctivae word

  • noun plural conjunctivae the mucous membrane that lines the exposed portion of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids. 1
  • noun conjunctivae Irregular plural form of conjunctiva. 1

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Origin of conjunctivae

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English; short for Medieval Latin membrāna conjunctīva conjunctive membrane; see conjunctive

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Parts of speech for Conjunctivae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conjunctivae popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

conjunctivae usage trend in Literature

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