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choroid coat
cho′roid coat` n. a pigmented, highly vascular membrane of the eye, continuous with the iris, between the sclera and the retina, functioning to nourish the retina and absorb scattered light. Also called choroid, cho′roid mem`brane. [1735–45] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | choroid coat - a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eyechoroideye, oculus, optic - the organ of sighttissue layer, membrane - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | EncyclopediaSeeChoroidMedicalSeechoroidchoroid coat Related to choroid coat: ciliary body, ciliary zonule, refractsSynonyms for choroid coatnoun a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the scleraSynonymsRelated Words- eye
- oculus
- optic
- tissue layer
- membrane
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