conjunctival

/ˌkɑndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the conjunctiva, the thin, clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
    • The doctor examined the patient's conjunctival tissue for signs of infection.
    • She felt a gritty sensation under her eyelid, which turned out to be a small conjunctival irritation.
    • Conjunctival redness is a common symptom of allergies or pink eye.
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