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Definition of Cornea

1. Noun. The transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera.

Definition of Cornea

1. n. The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.

Definition of Cornea

1. Noun. (anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. ¹

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Definition of Cornea

1. a part of the eye [n -S] : CORNEAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Cornea

1. The transparent structure forming the anterior part of the fibrous tunic of the eye. It consists of five layers: 1. The anterior corneal epithelium, continuous with that of the conjunctiva. 2. The anterior limiting layer (Bowman's membrane). 3. The substantia propria or stroma. 4. The posterior limiting layer (Descemet's membrane). 5. The endothelium of the anterior chamber. Synonym: keratoderma. Origin: L. Corneus = horny This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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