conjunctival fornix


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con·junc·ti·val for·nix

[TA]
the space formed by the junction of the bulbar and palpebral portions of the conjunctiva, that of the upper lid being the superior conjunctival fornix [TA] (fornix conjunctivae superior [TA]) and that of the lower lid, the inferior conjunctival fornix [TA] (fornix conjunctivae inferior [TA]).
Synonym(s): fornix conjunctivae [TA], conjunctival cul-de-sac, retrotarsal fold
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To measure tear production with the PRT tear test, the packet of threads was opened and the folded part of one thread was placed inside the lower conjunctival fornix in the caudal third of the lid margin of each eye (Fig 2).
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Mucin is a hydrated glycoprotein produced by goblet cells of the conjunctival fornix. The main function of this layer is to correct corneal surface irregularities, in addition to promoting tear adhesion to the corneal epithelium (GRAHN & STOREY, 2004).
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