endothelium
Inner Cell Lining
Plain-language definition
The single layer of cells lining the inner surface of the cornea. These cells pump fluid out of the cornea to keep it clear; they do not regenerate.
Where this term comes up
“Endothelial keratoplasty is a partial-thickness corneal transplant for the cornea's failed inner pump layer.”
Treatment · Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK / DSAEK)
“Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (also called Fuchs' dystrophy) is a progressive condition in which the endothelial cells lining the inner surface of the cornea gradually deteriorate.”
Condition · Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
“Keratic precipitates - usually abbreviated as KPs - are clumps of inflammatory cells that settle on the inner surface of the cornea (the corneal endothelium) in patients with uveitis.”
Finding · Keratic Precipitates (KPs)
- Category
- Anatomy
- Also written as
- endothelial
Anatomy terms name the eye, orbit, optic nerve, retina, or visual pathway structures that may appear in an exam note or imaging report.
Related glossary terms
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- epithelium
Surface Cell Layer
- macula
Central Retina
- FDA
Food and Drug Administration
- intravitreal
Inside the Eye's Vitreous Gel
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.