Definitions for: Cornea


[n] transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera



Webster (1913) Definition: Cor"ne*a (k?r"n?-?), n.; pl. Corneas (-?z). [Fem.
sing., fr. L. corneus horny, fr. cornu a horn. See Horn.]
(Anat.)
The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers
the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See
Eye.

See Also: arcus, arcus senilis, eye, membrane, oculus, optic, peeper, tissue layer

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