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MeSH Heading: Corneal Ulcer
Tree Number(s): C01.375.177; C11.204.564.225; C11.294.177
Unique ID: D003320
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003320
Annotation: a form of keratitis
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Keratitis, Ulcerative
NLM Classification #: WW 225
See Also: Canaliculitis
Public MeSH Note: 65
History Note: 65(64)
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/06/17

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