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Cornea

Also called Clear eye window

AnatomyOphthalmologyImportant

Transparent dome-shaped outermost layer of the eye that refracts incoming light and protects the iris and pupil from foreign material.

Korean

각막

홍채와 동공을 보호하며 눈 앞면을 덮는 투명한 돔 모양의 층; 빛을 굴절시키는 주요 광학 구조.

French

Cornée

Couche externe transparente et bombée de l'œil recouvrant l'iris et la pupille ; réfracte la lumière et protège l'œil des corps étrangers.

Word parts

  • corne/oRoot(Latin) Cornea

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