NOUN | possession | eye bank | a place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death |
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Meaning | A place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death; used for corneal transplantation to patients with corneal defects. | |
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Broader | bank | A supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies) |
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