Corneal Ulcer

Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.

Year introduced: 1965(1964)

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Tree Number(s): C01.375.177, C11.204.564.225, C11.294.177

MeSH Unique ID: D003320

Entry Terms:

• Ulcer, Corneal
• Keratitis, Ulcerative
• Keratitides, Ulcerative
• Ulcerative Keratitides
• Ulcerative Keratitis

See Also:

• Canaliculitis

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Infections
Eye Infections
Corneal Ulcer

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Eye Diseases
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Corneal Ulcer

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Eye Diseases
Eye Infections
Corneal Ulcer