Epithelium, Corneal

Stratified squamous epithelium that covers the outer surface of the CORNEA. It is smooth and contains many free nerve endings.

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): A09.371.060.217.325, A10.272.510

MeSH Unique ID: D019573

Entry Terms:

• Anterior Corneal Epithelium
• Corneal Epithelium
• Corneal Epithelium, Anterior
• Epithelium, Anterior Corneal

Previous Indexing:

• Cornea (1966-1997)
• Epithelium (1966-1997)

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Eye
Anterior Eye Segment
Cornea
Epithelium, Corneal

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Epithelium, Corneal