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Webster 1913 Edition


Cornea

Cor′ne-a

(k?r′n?-?)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Corneas
(-[GREEK]z)
.
[Fem. sing., fr. L.
corneus
horny, fr.
cornu
a horn. See
Horn
.]
(Anat.)
The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See
Eye
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cornea

CORNEA

,
Noun.
[L., a horn.] The transparent membrane in the fore-part of the eye, through which the rays of light pass; situated in the sclerotica, and considered by some as a portion of it.

Definition 2024


córnea

córnea

See also: cornea and corneá

Portuguese

Noun

córnea f (plural córneas)

  1. (anatomy) cornea (layer forming the front of the eye)

Adjective

córnea

  1. feminine singular of córneo

Spanish

Noun

córnea f (plural córneas)

  1. (anatomy) cornea

Adjective

córnea

  1. feminine singular of córneo