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Corneal Ulcer
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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.
a form of keratitis
Other names
Keratitis, Ulcerative; Ulcerative Keratitis; Ulcerative Keratitides; Ulcer, Corneal; Keratitides, Ulcerative
Substance
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Categories
Source
Canaliculitis
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*Corneal Ulcer
*Dacryocystitis.