corneal
|cor-ne-al|
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/ˈkɔːrniəl/
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/ˈkɔːniəl/
relating to the cornea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'corneal' originates from the Latin word 'corneus,' which means 'horny' or 'horn-like,' referring to the cornea's tough, transparent nature.
Historical Evolution
'corneus' transformed into the French word 'cornée,' and eventually became the modern English word 'corneal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'horn-like,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the cornea.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
The patient was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/30 04:48