Anatomy

Posterior Capsule of the Lens

The posterior aspect of the casing that surrounds the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The posterior aspect of the casing that surrounds the natural CRYSTALLINE LENS.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Posterior Capsule, Lens
  • Capsule, Lens Posterior
  • Capsules, Lens Posterior
  • Lens Posterior Capsule
  • Lens Posterior Capsules
  • Posterior Capsules, Lens

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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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History Note

2011

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Tree Number

  1. A09w.371w.060w.500w.155w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Posterior Capsule of the Lens. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057852. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057852
  2. Posterior Capsule of the Lens. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70305094