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Corneal Ulcer
Synonym(s) - Keratitis, Ulcerative - Ulcer, Corneal - Ulcerative Keratitides
Definition: 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.
Broader term(s)
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
- Infection
- Eye Infections
- Corneal Ulcer