Term Name:	photoreceptor distal connecting cilium
Synonyms:	DCC, photoreceptor DCC
Definition:	The distal region of the photoreceptor connecting cilium is structurally unique to the photoreceptor and is maintained by retina-specific protein, SPATA7, and its interacting partners RPGR and RPGRIP1. It is essential for photoreceptor sensory cilium stability.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120206]    QuickGO    AmiGO