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veil

1. SYN: velum (1). 2. SYN: caul (1). [L. velum]

- aqueduct v. a membrane obstructing the sylvian aqueduct, causing a noncommunicating hydrocephalus.

- Jackson v. SYN: Jackson membrane.

- Sattler v. a diffuse edema of the corneal epithelium that may develop after wearing contact lenses.

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veil 'vā(ə)l n a covering body part or membrane esp CAUL (2)

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(vāl) 1. a covering structure; see velum. 2. caul.

Medical dictionary. 2011.