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Arcus Senilis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Arcus Senilis
Tree Number(s)
C11.204.299.070
Unique ID
D001112
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001112
Annotation
cholesterol or hyalin deposits in cornea causing opacity; frequent in those over 50
Scope Note
A corneal disease in which there is a deposition of phospholipid and cholesterol in the corneal stroma and anterior sclera.
Entry Term(s)
Arcus Corneae
Corneal Arcus
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under CORNEAL OPACITY 1990; was see under EYE DISEASES 1964-89
History Note
91(64); was see under CORNEAL OPACITY 1990; was see under EYE DISEASES 1964-89
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Arcus Senilis Preferred
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