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MeSH Heading: Descemet Membrane
Tree Number(s): A09.371.060.217.271; A10.615.179.437
Unique ID: D003886
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003886
Scope Note: A layer of the cornea. It is the basal lamina of the CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM (from which it is secreted) separating it from the CORNEAL STROMA. It is a homogeneous structure composed of fine collagenous filaments, and slowly increases in thickness with age.
Entry Term(s): Descemet's Membrane; Lamina Elastica Posterior
Public MeSH Note: 2006; see DESCEMENT'S MEMBRANE 1964-2005
History Note: 2006 (1964)
Date Established: 1974/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2005/06/30

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anatomy & histology (AH)

blood supply (BS)

chemistry (CH)

cytology (CY)

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drug effects (DE)

embryology (EM)

enzymology (EN)

growth & development (GD)

immunology (IM)

injuries (IN)

innervation (IR)

metabolism (ME)

microbiology (MI)

parasitology (PS)

pathology (PA)

physiology (PH)

physiopathology (PP)

radiation effects (RE)

surgery (SU)

ultrastructure (UL)

virology (VI)

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