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Noun: cornea (corneas,corneae)  korneeu
  1. 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

Derived forms: corneas, corneae

See also: corneal

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Part of: eye, oculus, optic

Encyclopedia: Cornea