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Epithelium, Corneal

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Definition: Stratified squamous epithelium that covers the outer surface of the CORNEA. It is smooth and contains many free nerve endings.  do not confuse with ENDOTHELIUM, CORNEAL; do not confuse X ref ANTERIOR CORNEAL EPITHELIUM with ANTERIOR CHAMBER EPITHELIUM see ENDOTHELIUM, CORNEAL    Other names Epithelium, Anterior Corneal; Corneal Epithelium, Anterior; Corneal Epithelium; Anterior Corneal Epithelium

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