| Term: | retinal photoreceptor layer photoreceptor connecting cilium |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | retinal photoreceptor layer |
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| Synonyms: | retinal photoreceptor layers |
| Definition: | The layer within the retina where the photoreceptor cell receptor segments reside. This layer is closest to the sclera. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000143] |
| Name: | photoreceptor connecting cilium |
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| Synonyms: | photoreceptor cilium |
| Definition: | The portion of the photoreceptor cell cilium linking the photoreceptor inner and outer segments. It's considered to be equivalent to the ciliary transition zone. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0032391] QuickGO AmiGO |