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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003886
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003886
Preferred Name

Descemet Membrane

Definitions
A layer of the cornea. It is the basal lamina of the CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM (from which it is secreted) separating it from the CORNEAL STROMA. It is a homogeneous structure composed of fine collagenous filaments, and slowly increases in thickness with age.
Synonyms
Membrane, Descemet
Elastica Posterior, Lamina
Descemet's Membrane
Lamina Elastica Posteriors
Membranes, Descemet
Descemet Membranes
Posterior, Lamina Elastica
Membrane, Descemet's
Elastica Posteriors, Lamina
Descemets Membrane
Lamina Elastica Posterior
Posteriors, Lamina Elastica
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