choroid

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɔː.ɹɔɪd/, /ˈkɒɹ.ɔɪd/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈkɔɹˌɔɪd/

Adjective

choroid (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Resembling the chorion, particularly in containing many blood vessels.

   choroid plexus

Noun

choroid (plural choroids)

1. (anatomy) The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.

Related terms

• chorioid
• choroid coat

Translations

• French: choroïde
• German: Aderhaut
• Italian: coroide
• Spanish: coroides

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