👉 The term "conjunctivae" is a medical term used to describe the eyelid and its surrounding tissues. These are the two layers of skin that cover the surface of the eye, including the outer part known as the conjunctiva, which acts like a filter to keep out dust and other particles from entering the eye. The conjunctiva is composed of several layers: an inner layer called the mycorhein, which helps to protect the cornea; a middle layer called the
