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Definition
Cornea; the transparent tissue at the front of the eyeball.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and patients use this term in clinical settings to describe the outermost layer of the eye. While it is a technical term, it is commonly understood by the general public due to its frequent appearance in health discussions and news regarding eye surgeries. It is almost always paired with verbs related to damage or transplantation.
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Their eye was injured, and even the cornea got scratched.
The doctor said a corneal transplant is needed to regain vision.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
