Mesh term Lens Capsule, Crystalline
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Description
The thin noncellular outer covering of the CRYSTALLINE LENS composed mainly of COLLAGEN TYPE IV and GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS. It is secreted by the embryonic anterior and posterior epithelium. The embryonic posterior epithelium later disappears.Browse to child terms:
Posterior Capsule of the Lens
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