keratocele

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1.keratocele - hernia of the corneahernia, herniation - rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

[ker´ah-to-sēl″] hernial protrusion of Descemet's membrane.

ker·a·to·cele

(ker'ă-tō-sēl'), Hernia of Descemet membrane through a defect in the outer layers of the cornea. [kerato- + G. kēlē, hernia]

(ker'ă-tō-sēl) Hernia of the Descemet membrane through a defect in the outer layers of the cornea. [kerato- + G. kēlē, hernia]

Hernia of Descemet's membrane through a hole in the cornea caused by a perforating corneal ulcer or wound.

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