Term Name: optic choroid
Synonyms: chorioid, choroid, choroid coat, choroidea, eye choroid, optic choroid, posterior uvea
Definition: vascular layer containing connective tissue, of the eye lying between the retina and the sclera. The choroid provides oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina. Along with the ciliary body and iris, the choroid forms the uveal tract[WP].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001776]

Relationships
is part of: chorioretinal region uvea
has parts: blood vessel layer of choroid Bruch's membrane choroid tapetum lucidum choroidal blood vessel choroidal cell of the eye choroidal gland optic choroid fibroblast optic choroid vascular plexus pecten oculi stratum argenteum of choroid
is a type of: vasculature of eye
disjoint_from: anterior uvea