cornea
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noun \ˈkȯr-nē-ə\Definition of CORNEA
: the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior — see eye illustration
— cor·ne·al \-əl\ adjective
See Origin of CORNEA
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, feminine of corneus horny, from cornu
First Known Use: 14th century
cor·nea
noun \ˈkȯr-nē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CORNEA
: the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior
—cor·ne·al \-əl\ adjective
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