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Orbital Fractures - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Santhoshkumar, MBBS on May 15, 2019


Glossary

Alloplast: Foreign inert material used as an implant.

Autograft: Tissue graft obtained from, and transplanted into, the same individual.

Conjunctiva: Mucus membrane covering the surface of the eye.

Edema: Accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces of the body.


Fascia: Band of connective tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates different tissue layers.

Orbital compartment syndrome: A condition characterized by pressure build-up in the orbit, which can cause blindness if not treated promptly.

Sinonasal tract: Connection between the nose and the nasal sinuses.

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