Anatomy

Corneal Epithelium

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

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Anterior Corneal Epithelium
  • Corneal Epithelium, Anterior
  • Epithelium, Anterior Corneal
  • Epithelium, Corneal

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with ENDOTHELIUM, CORNEAL; do not confuse entry term ANTERIOR CORNEAL EPITHELIUM with ANTERIOR CHAMBER EPITHELIUM see ENDOTHELIUM, CORNEAL

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

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

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Tree Numbers

  1. A09w.371w.060w.217w.325w
  2. A10w.272w.510w

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NLM Classification

WW 220

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Corneal Epithelium. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019573. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019573
  2. Corneal Epithelium. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_epithelium
  3. Corneal Epithelium. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2040445