Term Name: | hyaloid vessel |
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Synonyms: | hyaloid blood vessels, hyaloid capillary system, hyaloid vascular system, hyaloid vasculature, hyaloid vessels |
Definition: | A blood vessel that is associated with the lens. In mammals, this is transient and normally nourishes the retina, immature lens and primary vitreous of the developing eye. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005492] |