Descemet's membrane

Synonym(s) - Lamina Elastica Posterior - Elastica Posterior, Lamina - Membrane, Descemet's - Postterior, Lamina Elastica

Definition: Fourth strong, tough, thin, non-cellular layer of the cornea, between the endothelium (from which it is secreted) and the stroma (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Sciences, 4th ed.).

Generic term(s)

• Sensory organs
• Eye
• Anterior segment of the eye
• Cornea
• Descemet's membrane