Anterior segment mesenchymal dysgenesis — Classification and external resources OMIM 107250 Anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) is a failure of the normal development of the tissues of the anterior segment of the eye. It leads to anomalies in the structure of the mature anterior segment,… … Wikipedia
anterior synechia — n SYNECHIA (a) * * * adhesion of the base of the iris to the cornea, producing occlusion of the chamber angle; it may be caused by glaucoma, cataract, or intraocular tumors, or occur after perforation resulting from keratitis, iridocyclitis,… … Medical dictionary
Anterior chamber — The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris. The cornea is the outer, transparent, dome like structure that covers the iris, pupil, and the anterior chamber. The iris is the colored ring of tissue suspended behind the… … Medical dictionary
chamber — A compartment or enclosed space. SEE ALSO: camera. [L. camera] altitude c. a decompression c. for simulating a high altitude environment, particularly its low barometric pressure. SYN: high altitude c.. anechoic c. a room designed to absorb all… … Medical dictionary
Anterior segment — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = segmentum anterius bulbi oculi GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Human Eye Anterior Segment Magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp under diffuse illumination showing conjunctiva overlying the… … Wikipedia
Anterior chamber — The anterior chamber is the fluid filled space inside the eye between the iris and the cornea s innermost surface, the endothelium. [cite book |author=Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. |title=Dictionary of eye terminology |publisher=Triad Pub. Co… … Wikipedia
Chamber, posterior — The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. The iris is the colored ring of tissue that regulates the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil. The lens is the transparent biconvex body in the eye… … Medical dictionary
anterior — 1. [NA] In human anatomy, denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another, i.e., situated nearer the front part of the body. SYN: ventral (2) [TA], ventralis [TA]. 2. Near the … Medical dictionary
anterior chamber of eye — camera anterior bulbi oculi … Medical dictionary
anterior sclerotomy — the surgical opening of the anterior chamber of the eye, chiefly done for the relief of glaucoma … Medical dictionary
