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Fuchs' dystrophy

Used for:

dystrophia epithelialis corneae

Used for:

Fuch's endothelial dystrophy

Broader Terms:

cornea disorder

Broader Terms:

genetic disorder

Related Terms:

corneal epithelium

Scope Note:

disorder caused by loss of endothelium of the central cornea; it is characterized by hyaline endothelial outgrowths on Descemet's membrane, epithelial blisters, reduced vision, and pain.

Term Number:

1114-8721


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