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Iridocyclitis MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Iridocyclitis
Tree Number(s)
C11.941.375.360
C11.941.879.780.880.400
Unique ID
D015863
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D015863
Annotation
a type of anterior uveitis
Scope Note
Acute or chronic inflammation of the iris and ciliary body characterized by exudates into the anterior chamber, discoloration of the iris, and constricted, sluggish pupil. Symptoms include radiating pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and interference with vision.
Entry Term(s)
Cyclitis, Heterochromic
Heterochromic Cyclitis
Previous Indexing
Uveitis, Anterior (1966-1989)
Public MeSH Note
90; was see UVEITIS, ANTERIOR 1985-89; was heading 1963-85
Online Note
use UVEITIS, ANTERIOR to search IRIDOCYCLITIS 1966-89
History Note
90; was see UVEITIS, ANTERIOR 1985-89; was heading 1963-85
Date Introduced
1990/01/01
Last Updated
1993/06/03
Iridocyclitis Preferred
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