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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Bowman Membrane
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Lámina Limitante Anterior
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Lâmina Limitante Anterior
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Synonyms English:
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Bowman Membranes
Bowman's Membrane
Bowman's Membranes
Bowmans Membrane
Membrane, Bowman
Membrane, Bowman's
Membranes, Bowman
Membranes, Bowman's
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Tree Number:
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A09.371.060.217.113
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Definition English:
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A layer of acellular matrix that lies beneath the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM and above the CORNEAL STROMA. It consists of randomly arranged COLLAGEN fibers in a condensed bed of intercellular substance. It provides stability and strength to the cornea. |
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History Note English:
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2006
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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50374
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Unique Identifier:
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D050541
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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