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Keratoconus MeSH Descriptor Data 2022


MeSH Heading
Keratoconus
Tree Number(s)
C11.204.627
Unique ID
D007640
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007640
Annotation
cone-shaped protrusion of cornea
Scope Note
A noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea, the apex being displaced downward and nasally. It occurs most commonly in females at about puberty. The cause is unknown but hereditary factors may play a role. The -conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
NLM Classification #
WW 220
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Keratoconus Preferred
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