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  • ...he cornea. The term is derived from the Latin word "corneus," which means "horny" or "made of horn." ..."made of horn." It is used to describe a structure or tissue that is hard, horny, and similar to the nature of the cornea.
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  • ...təm ˈkɔːrniəm/) is the outermost layer of the [[epidermis]], the outermost layer of the [[skin]]. It is primarily composed of [[dead cells]] that lack [[nuc ..."horny". This name is given due to the layer's texture, which is tough and horny.
    2 KB (215 words) - 20:41, 9 February 2024
  • ...rneal Epithelium''' (pronounced: kɔːrˈniːəl ˌepɪˈθiːliəm) is the outermost layer of the [[cornea]], the clear front surface of the [[eye]]. ..."Corneal Epithelium" is derived from the Latin word 'cornea', which means 'horny', and the Greek word 'epithelium', which means 'on the nipple'.
    1 KB (227 words) - 17:24, 10 February 2024
  • The '''Corneal Endothelium''' (/kɔːrˈniːl ˌɛndəˈθiːliəm/) is a single layer of cells located on the inner surface of the [[cornea]]. It plays a crucial ...tough, clear layer of the eye, and "Endothelium", which refers to the thin layer of simple squamous cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels an
    2 KB (239 words) - 04:16, 11 February 2024
  • ...e eye. It is characterized by the loss or damage of the cornea's outermost layer of cells. ...rm "corneal erosion" is derived from the Latin word "cornea," which means "horny," due to the tough, clear nature of the cornea, and the English word "erosi
    1 KB (179 words) - 06:35, 13 February 2024
  • ...at is used to soften and break down the [[stratum corneum]], the outermost layer of the [[skin]]. This process helps to shed excess skin cells and can be us ...efers to the medication's ability to break down the tough, horn-like outer layer of the skin.
    2 KB (333 words) - 06:36, 13 February 2024
  • ...der that affects the shape and function of the [[cornea]], the clear outer layer of the eye. ...e Latin words "cornea" meaning "horny", referring to the hard, clear outer layer of the eye, and "plana" meaning "flat". The "1" denotes that it is the firs
    2 KB (234 words) - 19:50, 11 February 2024
  • ...[[Keratinocyte]] differentiation in the [[Stratum corneum]], the outermost layer of the [[Epidermis (skin)|epidermis]]. The term "corneocyte" is derived from the Latin word "corneus," meaning "horny," and the Greek word "kytos," meaning "cell." This name reflects the cell's
    1 KB (171 words) - 23:06, 14 February 2024
  • ...ning loosening, and "hyperkeratosis" meaning excessive growth of the horny layer of the skin.
    1 KB (190 words) - 19:50, 7 February 2024
  • ...eek words ''palme'' (palm), ''plantar'' (sole), and ''keratoderma'' (horny layer of the skin).
    2 KB (209 words) - 19:51, 7 February 2024
  • The term "corneal" is derived from the Latin word "corneus," meaning "horny," due to the tough, clear structure of the cornea. "Disease" comes from the ...phy]]''' - This is a slowly progressing disease that affects the innermost layer of cells in the cornea, leading to vision loss.
    2 KB (300 words) - 17:12, 9 February 2024
  • ...'akron' meaning extremity, 'keratosis' meaning an overgrowth of the horny layer of the skin, and 'verruciformis' meaning wart-like.
    2 KB (277 words) - 19:58, 7 February 2024