Vitreous Body [sklivec]

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Terms

corpus vitreum
sklivcová tekutina

 

Vitreous Humor

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Definition

The transparent, semigelatinous substance that fills the cavity behind the CRYSTALLINE LENS of the EYE and in front of the RETINA. It is contained in a thin hyaloid membrane and forms about four fifths of the optic globe.

Annotation
/surg: consider also VITRECTOMY; VITREOUS DETACHMENT is available; opacities, muscae volitantes & other diseases are indexed VITREOUS BODY (IM) and EYE DISEASES (IM)
DUI
D014822 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0022820