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suprachoroid lamina

Term ID
UBERON:0010293
Synonyms
  • fusca sclerae
  • lamina fusca sclerae
  • lamina fusca scletae
  • lamina suprachorioidea
  • lamina suprachoroidea
Definition
On the external surface of the optic choroid is a thin membrane, the suprachoroid lamina, composed of delicate non-vascular lamellae-each lamella consisting of a network of fine elastic fibers among which are branched pigment cells. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suprachoroid_lamina
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