Anterior Eye Segment (also known as Anterior Eye Segments, Eye Segment, Anterior): The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY.

NIH MeSH · D000869Anatomy

Anterior Eye Segment

Also known asAnterior Eye Segments · Eye Segment, Anterior · Eye Segments, Anterior · Segment, Anterior Eye · Segments, Anterior Eye

Definition

The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY.

MeSH classification

  • A09.371.060

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Common questions about Anterior Eye Segment

What does Anterior Eye Segment mean in medicine?
The front third of the eyeball that includes the structures between the front surface of the cornea and the front of the VITREOUS BODY. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anterior Eye Segment known by any other names?
Yes. Anterior Eye Segment is also referred to as Anterior Eye Segments, Eye Segment, Anterior, Eye Segments, Anterior, Segment, Anterior Eye in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anterior Eye Segment sit in the medical classification?
Anterior Eye Segment falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A09.371.060). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000869) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗