anterior surface of iris
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Iris (anatomy) — Iris The iris is the blue area. The other structures visible are the pupil center and the white sclera surrounding the iris. The overlying cornea is pictured, but not visible, as it is transparent … Wikipedia
surface — The outer part of any solid. SYN: face (2) [TA], facies (2) [TA]. [F. fr. L. superficius, see superficial] acromial articular s. of clavicle SYN: acromial facet of clavicle. anterior s. [TA] the s. of a … Medical dictionary
Iris — The iris is the circular, colored curtain of the eye. Its opening forms the pupil. The iris helps regulate the amount of light that enters the eye. The eye has a number of other key components. These include the cornea, pupil, lens, retina,… … 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
facies anterior iridis — [TA] the anterior surface of the iris, directed toward the anterior chamber of the eye … Medical dictionary
total anterior synechia — adhesion of the entire surface of the iris to the cornea … Medical dictionary
Facies — A direct borrowing from the Latin, facies means face. * * * 1. [TA] SYN: face (1). 2. [NA] SYN: surface. 3. SYN: expression (2). [L.] acromial articular f. of clavicle SYN: acromial facet of clavicle. adenoid f. the open mouthed and often … Medical dictionary
eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… … Universalium
eye disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human eye (eye, human). This article briefly describes the more common diseases of the eye and its associated structures, the methods used in examination and diagnosis, and the… … Universalium