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Ectropion MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Ectropion
Tree Number(s)
C11.338.362
Unique ID
D004483
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004483
Annotation
eversion of eyelid: do not confuse with ENTROPION, inversion
Scope Note
The turning outward (eversion) of the edge of the eyelid, resulting in the exposure of the palpebral conjunctiva. (Dorland, 27th ed)
NLM Classification #
WW 205
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1993/05/27
Ectropion Preferred
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