Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Cornea'

English Word: cornea

Key Russian Translations:

• роговица [rɐˈɡovʲɪtsə] - [Formal, Medical]

Frequency: Medium (primarily used in medical or scientific contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - due to specialized vocabulary

Pronunciation (Russian):

роговица: [rɐˈɡovʲɪtsə]

Note on роговица: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "р" is rolled, and "вица" is pronounced with a soft "ц".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Anatomical Term (Eye Part)

Translation(s) & Context:

• роговица - Refers specifically to the transparent front part of the eye, used in medical and scientific contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Роговица глаза защищает внутренние структуры от повреждений.

  The cornea of the eye protects the internal structures from damage.

• Повреждение роговицы может привести к ухудшению зрения.

  Damage to the cornea can lead to vision impairment.

• Врач сказал, что у меня воспаление роговицы.

  The doctor said I have inflammation of the cornea.

• Трансплантация роговицы – сложная операция.

  Cornea transplantation is a complex surgery.

• Роговица должна быть прозрачной для нормального зрения.

  The cornea must be transparent for normal vision.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

роговица is a feminine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in "-а".

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• Нет точных синонимов (No exact synonyms; this is a specialized term)

Antonyms:

• Нет прямых антонимов (No direct antonyms; anatomical terms rarely have opposites)

Related Phrases:

• повреждение роговицы - Damage to the cornea
• трансплантация роговицы - Cornea transplantation
• воспаление роговицы - Inflammation of the cornea (keratitis)

Usage Notes:

• The term "роговица" is exclusively used in medical, scientific, or formal contexts. It does not have a colloquial equivalent in everyday Russian speech.
• English speakers should note that this term is highly specialized and unlikely to appear outside discussions of anatomy or eye health.
• When discussing eye injuries or surgeries, "роговица" is often paired with terms like "повреждение" (damage) or "трансплантация" (transplantation).

Common Errors:

• Error: Mispronouncing "роговица" by stressing the first syllable. Wrong: [ˈrɐɡovʲɪtsə]; Correct: [rɐˈɡovʲɪtsə]. Explanation: Stress in Russian is critical, and incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural.
• Error: Using "роговица" in a non-medical context to refer to the eye in general. Wrong: "У меня болит роговица" for "My eye hurts"; Correct: Use "глаз" (eye) instead, as in "У меня болит глаз". Explanation: "роговица" is a specific anatomical term, not a general word for "eye".

Cultural Notes:

There are no significant cultural connotations associated with "роговица". It is a purely technical term used in medical and scientific discussions in Russian-speaking countries.

Related Concepts:

• глаз (eye)
• зрачок (pupil)
• сетчатка (retina)
• хрусталик (lens)