củng mạc
Definitions
- Noun:
- Sclera: The tough, white, fibrous outer layer of the eyeball that covers most of its surface, maintaining the eye's shape and protecting its inner structures.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Củng mạc là phần màu trắng của mắt. (The sclera is the white part of the eye.)
- Bác sĩ nhãn khoa kiểm tra củng mạc của bệnh nhân. (The ophthalmologist examined the patient's sclera.)
- Viêm củng mạc là một tình trạng nghiêm trọng. (Scleritis is a serious condition.)
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Anatomical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, or scientific contexts to refer to this specific part of the eye's anatomy.
- Hình ảnh cho thấy một vết rách nhỏ trên củng mạc. (The image shows a small tear on the sclera.)
Variants and Related Words
- Giác mạc (Cornea): The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil, distinct from the opaque sclera.
- Màng cứng: A less common synonym for "củng mạc".
- Viêm củng mạc (Scleritis): Inflammation of the sclera.
Synonyms
- Màng cứng: (Literally "hard membrane") A direct synonym for the sclera.
Related Phrases / Compound Terms
- Củng mạc mắt: (Sclera of the eye) A slightly more descriptive form, though "củng mạc" alone is sufficient.
- Viêm củng mạc: (Scleritis) As mentioned above.
Related Idioms
There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that use the word "củng mạc" due to its highly specific anatomical meaning.