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corneal staphyloma |
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staphyloma /staph·y·lo·ma/ (staf″ĭ-lo´mah) protrusion of the sclera or cornea, usually lined with uveal tissue, due to inflammation.staphylom´atous anterior staphyloma staphyloma in the anterior part of the eye. corneal staphyloma 1. bulging of the cornea with adherent uveal tissue. 2. one formed by protrusion of the iris through a corneal wound. posterior staphyloma backward bulging of the sclera at the posterior pole of the eye. scleral staphyloma protrusion of the contents of the eyeball where the sclera has become thinned.
staphyloma protrusion of the sclera or cornea, usually lined with uveal tissue, due to inflammation. anterior staphyloma staphyloma in the anterior part of the eye. corneal staphyloma 1. bulging of the cornea with adherent uveal tissue. 2. one formed by protrusion of the iris through a corneal wound. posterior staphyloma, staphyloma posticum backward bulging of sclera at posterior pole of eye. scleral staphyloma protrusion of the contents of the eyeball where the sclera has become thinned. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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