Kayser-Fleischer ring

noun

Kay·​ser-Flei·​scher ring ˈkī-zər-ˈflī-shər-ˌriŋ How to pronounce Kayser-Fleischer ring (audio)
: a brown or greenish brown ring of copper deposits around the cornea that is characteristic of Wilson's disease

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“Kayser-Fleischer ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Kayser-Fleischer%20ring. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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