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MeSH Heading: Astigmatism
Tree Number(s): C11.744.212
Unique ID: D001251
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001251
Scope Note: Unequal or irregular curvature of the CORNEA (Corneal astigmatism) and/or the EYE LENS (Lenticular astigmatism) resulting in REFRACTIVE ERROR.
Entry Term(s): Corneal Astigmatism; Hyperopic Astigmatism; Lenticular Astigmatism; Mixed Astigmatism; Myopic Astigmatism; Oblique Astigmatism
NLM Classification #: WW 310
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/10/18

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surgery (SU)

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urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

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Astigmatism MeSH Descriptor Data 2025