Basement membrane

Basement membrane

A membrane of tissue beneath the epithelium that helps adhere the epithelium to the Bowman's layer or stromal tissue.

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Category: Optometry; Contact lenses; Eye surgery
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basement membrane

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A membrane of tissue beneath the epithelium that helps adhere the epithelium to the Bowman's layer or stromal tissue.

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