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Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann
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Definition
: An autosomal dominant form of hereditary corneal dystrophy due to a defect in cornea-specific KERATIN formation. Mutations in the genes that encode KERATIN-3 and KERATIN-12 have been linked to this disorder.
Other names
Corneal Dystrophy, Meesmann; Meesmann Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Epithelial Dystrophy; Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy
