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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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