Anatomical structures

Crystalline capsule

Crystalline capsule
Anatomical structures Crystalline capsule

Synonym(s): Capsule, Crystal Lens - Capsule Crystal Lens

Definition: Non-cellular outer coating of the lens, secreted by the anterior and posterior embryonic epithelium. The embryonic posterior epithelium then disappears.

Generic term(s)

  • Sensory organs
  • Eye
  • Crystalline lens
  • Crystalline capsule

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