Word
corneal
US/ˌkɔɹˈniɫ/
UK/kˈɔːniəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the clear, outer layer of the eye. This layer is called the cornea and helps you see clearly.
adj. relating to or affecting the cornea, the transparent outermost layer of the eye. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe structures or conditions affecting vision.
Examples
“The doctor checked for any corneal damage after the accident.”
“Advances in laser technology have made corneal surgery much more precise and less invasive for patients.”
“The patient was diagnosed with a rare corneal dystrophy that causes the normally transparent tissue to become cloudy over time, eventually impairing visual acuity.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked for any corneal damage after the accident.”
contextual
“Advances in laser technology have made corneal surgery much more precise and less invasive for patients.”
complex
“The patient was diagnosed with a rare corneal dystrophy that causes the normally transparent tissue to become cloudy over time, eventually impairing visual acuity.”
Etymology
From cornea + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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