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XB-ANAT-3500

Anatomy Term: choroid
XAO ID: 0004460
Synonyms:
Definition: "Portion of tissue comprising the vascular layer of the eye, containing connective tissue and lying between the retina and the sclera. It provides oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina. Along with the ciliary body and iris, it forms the uveal tract."
Stage Range: NF stage 44 to death
Marker Genes:
Antibody:
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Parent(s): tissue (is_a) eye (part_of) uveal tract (part_of)

 


References: Ontology Lookup Service , XB ANATOMY ONTOLOGY