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cornea

Syllabification: (cor·ne·a)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrnēə/
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Definition of cornea

noun

  • the transparent layer forming the front of the eye.

Derivatives

corneal

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin cornea tela 'horny tissue', from Latin cornu 'horn'

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