Medical Definition of Exfoliation syndrome
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The deposition of flaky, translucent fibrillar material most conspicuous on the anterior lens capsule and pupillary margin but also in both surfaces of the iris, the zonules, trabecular meshwork, ciliary body, corneal endothelium, and orbital blood vessels. It sometimes forms a membrane on the anterior iris surface. Exfoliation refers to the shedding of pigment by the iris.
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Exfoliation Syndrome
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