Definitions for cornea
ˈkɔr ni əcornea

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. corneanoun

   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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. corneanoun

   The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

2. Etymology: From Latin cornea tela, from cornu

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cornea

   The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. Along with the anterior chamber and lens, the cornea refracts light, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the eye's total optical power. In humans, the refractive power of the cornea is approximately 43 dioptres. The cornea can be reshaped by surgical procedures such as LASIK.While the cornea contributes most of the eye's focusing power, its focus is fixed. Accommodation (the refocusing of light to better view near objects) is accomplished by changing the geometry of the lens. Medical terms related to the cornea often start with the prefix "kerat-" from the Greek word κέρας, horn.

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1. cornea

   The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped layer covering the front of the eye. It plays a crucial role in vision by helping to focus light on the retina. It also serves as a protective barrier against dust, debris, and harmful bacteria.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Corneanoun

   the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye

2. Etymology: [Fem. sing., fr. L. corneus horny, fr. cornu a horn. See Horn.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cornea

   The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. The cornea, with the anterior chamber and lens, refracts light, with the cornea accounting for approximately two-thirds of the eye's total optical power. In humans, the refractive power of the cornea is approximately 43 dioptres. While the cornea contributes most of the eye's focusing power, its focus is fixed. The curvature of the lens, on the other hand, can be adjusted to "tune" the focus depending upon the object's distance. Medical terms related to the cornea often start with the prefix "kerat-" from the Greek word κέρας, horn.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cornea

   kor′ne-a, n. the transparent horny membrane which forms the front covering of the eye.—adj. Cor′neal.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cornea

   The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cornea

   A facet of the mechanism of an eye.

   The cornea is a part of the eye of an animal, insect or human being which enables them to see.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 2, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cornea

   the outer surface of the compound eye as a whole, and of each individual facet.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CORNEA

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cornea is ranked #111988 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Cornea surname appeared 157 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Cornea.
   
   95.5% or 150 total occurrences were White.
   3.1% or 5 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Membrane

Anagrams for cornea »

1. ceroan

2. earcon

3. carone

How to pronounce cornea?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cornea in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cornea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of cornea in a Sentence

1. Russell Wohl:

   The bacteria can then become opportunistic and literally start to eat away at your cornea, worst case scenario from that is loss of vision.

2. Tom Tooma:

   If the cornea was a 500-page book, the inlay goes at about page 200.

3. Leor Domatov:

   I can’t see anything because I got a cut through my cornea.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cornea
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cornea
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornea
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornea
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cornea
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cornea
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=cornea
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html