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Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect.
Entry Term(s)
Corneal Dystrophies
Granular Dystrophy, Corneal
Groenouw's Dystrophies
Macular Dystrophy, Corneal
Stromal Dystrophies, Corneal
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Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect.