Bowman Membrane (also known as Bowman Membranes, Membrane, Bowman): A layer of acellular matrix that lies beneath the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM and above the CORNEAL STROMA. It consists of randomly arranged COLLAGEN fibers in a condensed bed of intercellular substance. It provides stability and strength to the cornea.

NIH MeSH · D050541Anatomy

Bowman Membrane

Also known asBowman Membranes · Membrane, Bowman · Membranes, Bowman · Bowman's Membrane · Bowmans Membrane · Bowman's Membranes · Membrane, Bowman's · Membranes, Bowman's

Definition

A layer of acellular matrix that lies beneath the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM and above the CORNEAL STROMA. It consists of randomly arranged COLLAGEN fibers in a condensed bed of intercellular substance. It provides stability and strength to the cornea.

MeSH classification

  • A09.371.060.217.113

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Common questions about Bowman Membrane

What does Bowman Membrane mean in medicine?
A layer of acellular matrix that lies beneath the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM and above the CORNEAL STROMA. It consists of randomly arranged COLLAGEN fibers in a condensed bed of intercellular substance. It provides stability and strength to the cornea. 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 Bowman Membrane known by any other names?
Yes. Bowman Membrane is also referred to as Bowman Membranes, Membrane, Bowman, Membranes, Bowman, Bowman's Membrane 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 Bowman Membrane sit in the medical classification?
Bowman Membrane falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A09.371.060.217.113). 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 (D050541) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗