Salzmann nodular corneal degeneration

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• Salzmann nodular corneal dystrophy — a progressive hypertrophic degeneration of the epithelial layer of the cornea, Bowman membrane, and the outer portion of the corneal stroma …   Medical dictionary

• degeneration — 1. Deterioration; passing from a higher to a lower level or type. 2. A worsening of mental, physical, or moral qualities. 3. A retrogressive pathologic change in cells or tissues, in consequence of which their functions are often impaired or… …   Medical dictionary

• Salzmann — Maximilian, German ophthalmologist, 1862–1954. See S. nodular corneal degeneration …   Medical dictionary

• degeneración nodular de Salzmann — Eng. Salzmann s nodular degeneration Enfermedad corneal inflamatoria que puede desarrollarse después de una queratitis crónica, tracoma o una flictenulosis, caracterizada por la presencia de nódulos subepiteliales sobreelevados en una córnea… …   Diccionario de oftalmología