General Anatomy · Sensory System · Medium
Cornea
Meaning: The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.
In practice: Scratching your cornea is painful and can temporarily blur vision.
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Which word means: A tough band of tissue connecting bone to bone at a joint.
Answer: Ligament
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Answer: Homeostasis
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