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ocular melanoma
A squamous-cell carcinoma that affects the cornea, iris, and related tissue of the eye. The cornea is the eye tissue that is most susceptible to UV-B damage. Individuals that spend their time at beaches, working outside, or skiing at high altitudes are most prone to UV-B damage. Welders who don't protect their eyes can also suffer this fate. Some other side effects of UV-B damage are snow-blindness and inflammation of the eye-ball.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry; Weather
- Category: Atmospheric chemistry
- Educational Institution: Sam Houston State University
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