lamina choriocapillaris


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capillary lamina of choroid

[TA]
the internal or deep portion of the choroidea of the eye, composed of a close capillary network.
Synonym(s): lamina choroidocapillaris [TA], choriocapillaris, choriocapillary layer, entochoroidea, lamina choriocapillaris, membrana choriocapillaris, Ruysch membrane

capillary lamina of choroid

A network of capillaries separated from the retina by Bruch's membrane in the choroid, which join the capillaries of the ciliary processes near the ciliary body.

lamina choriocapillaris

The middle layer of the choroid, containing a dense mesh of capillaries.
Synonym: choriocapillary layer; Ruysch's membrane
See also: lamina
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