choroid
pronunciation
How to pronounce choroid in British English:
UK ['kɔ:rɔɪd]
How to pronounce choroid in American English:
US ['kɔɔɪd]
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- Noun:
- a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera
Word Origin
- choroid (adj.)
- 1680s, from Latinized form of Greek khoroeides, a corruption of khorioeides, from khorion (see chorion) + eidos "resemblance" (see -oid).
Example
- 1. It is separated from the choroid and no longer functions .
- 2. Of or relating to the choroid .
- 3. Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina .
- 4. Choroid plexus ; numerous irregularly oriented microvilli at the apical surface ; fenestrated capillaries .
- 5. Conclusion : the choroid plexus and the neuro 2a cells had the repelling effect on embryonic spinal motor axons .