optic choroid

Term ID

UBERON:0001776

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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choroid

References

• BTO:0001829
• CALOHA:TS-2054
• EMAPA:19077
• EV:0100347
• GAID:913
• MA:0000263
• MESH:D002829
• NCIT:C12344
• TAO:0005229
• UMLS:C0008520
• VHOG:0001568
• ZFA:0005229
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choroid
• http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0008520
• http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/181172003

Ontology

Cell Ontology