central corneal ulcer

Term ID

DOID:9910

Synonyms

Definition

A corneal ulcer that is characterized by ulceration and opacification of the central cornea and is caused by minor trauma and subsequent infection by bacterial or mycotic organisms. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corneal_ulcer

References

• ICD10CM:H16.01
• ICD9CM:370.03
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:193761009
• UMLS_CUI:C0155069

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:9910 )