keratic precipitates

keratic precipitates
ke·rat·ic precipitates kə-'rat-ik- n pl accumulations on the posterior surface of the cornea esp. of macrophages and epithelial cells that occur in chronic inflammatory conditions called also keratitis punctata

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cellular and fibrinous deposits on the posterior surface of the cornea, occurring after injury or iridocyclitis and giving an appearance of fine drops of dew; see also keratitis punctata.

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