Anatomy

Crystalline Lens Nucleus

The core of the crystalline lens, surrounded by the cortex.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The core of the crystalline lens, surrounded by the cortex.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Lens Nucleus, Crystalline
  • Nucleus, Crystalline Lens

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(83); was see under LENS, CRYSTALLINE 1983-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Lens, Crystalline (1966-1982)

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Tree Number

  1. A09w.371w.060w.500w.670

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Crystalline Lens Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007907. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007907
  2. Crystalline Lens Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70079117