màng kết
Definition
Noun: - Conjunctiva: The clear, thin membrane that covers the front surface of the eye (the white part, or sclera) and lines the inside of the eyelids. Its primary function is to protect the eye and keep it moist.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ chẩn đoán anh ấy bị viêm màng kết. (The doctor diagnosed him with conjunctivitis.)
- Màng kết có chức năng bảo vệ nhãn cầu. (The conjunctiva has the function of protecting the eyeball.)
- Bụi bay vào mắt có thể gây kích ứng màng kết. (Dust getting into the eye can irritate the conjunctiva.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and ophthalmological contexts. It is a specialized scientific term and is not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of health-related discussions.
Variants and Related Words
- Viêm kết mạc / Viêm màng kết (n): Conjunctivitis. This is the most common compound term, referring to inflammation of the conjunctiva.
- Viêm kết mạc là bệnh rất dễ lây. (Conjunctivitis is a very contagious disease.)
Synonyms
- Conjunctiva: The direct and only precise English equivalent in anatomical terminology.
Notes on Usage
- "Màng kết" is a formal, technical term. In common medical parlance, the compound "kết mạc" is often used interchangeably or even more frequently (e.g., "viêm kết mạc"). "Màng kết" explicitly highlights the membranous structure.