Definitions

1. noun

the conjunctiva, a membrane that covers the eyes, especially in animals.

“During the surgery, the veterinarian examined the conjunctivae of the horse for any signs of infection.”

2. feminine plural noun

a grammatical form of the noun ‘conjunctiva’, used to refer to the conjunctiva in the plural sense.

“The conjunctivae of the patients were examined for any signs of disease.”