CORNEOSCLERAL JUNCTION
\kˈɔːnɪˌɒskləɹə͡l d͡ʒˈʌŋkʃən], \kˈɔːnɪˌɒskləɹəl dʒˈʌŋkʃən], \k_ˈɔː_n_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_k_l_ə_ɹ_əl dʒ_ˈʌ_ŋ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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An annular transitional zone, approximately 1 mm wide, between the cornea and the bulbar conjunctiva and sclera. It is highly vascular and is involved in the metabolism of the cornea. It is ophthalmologically significant in that it appears on the outer surface of the eyeball as a slight furrow, marking the line between the clear cornea and the sclera. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
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