| corneal dystrophy |
One of a group of conditions, usually hereditary, in which the cornea loses its transparency. The corneal surface is no longer smooth. Common forms include map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, Fuch's dystrophy and lattice dystrophy. Symptoms include blurred vision, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort and vision loss.
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| corneal ulcer |
An infected corneal abrasion. Frequently found in extended wear contact lens wearers. A corneal ulcer is an ocular emergency. Symptoms include light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort, a red or pink eye, a white or cloudy spot on the eye and tearing.
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| corn |
circumscribed conical keratinous mass.
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| corniculum |
A small horn used as a military decoration.
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| cornu |
A horn, approximately 11 feet (3.4 m) long, shaped like the letter G, gently tapered out along its full length with a decorated crossbar brace that supported its weight on the shoulder of the player. It was tuned to the note G with a range of seventeen notes and a tone like a French horn. It was played by a cornicen. ...
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