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Cone Dystrophy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cone Dystrophy
Tree Number(s)
C11.270.151
C11.768.216
Unique ID
D000077765
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077765
Scope Note
A general term which describes a group of rare eye disorders that affect the cone cells of the RETINA. Cone dystrophy can cause a variety of symptoms including decreased visual clarity or acuity when looking straight ahead (central vision), a reduced ability to see colors, and an increased sensitivity to light (PHOTOPHOBIA).
Entry Term(s)
Progressive Cone Dystrophy
Stationary Cone Dystrophy
Public MeSH Note
2019
History Note
2019
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2019/04/29
Cone Dystrophy Preferred
Progressive Cone Dystrophy Narrower
Stationary Cone Dystrophy Narrower
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