Medical Definition of ConjunctivaConjunctiva: A thin, clear, moist membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids (palpebral conjunctiva) and the outer surface of the eye (ocular, or bulbar, conjunctiva). Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? |


