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choroid plexus

 

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Noun choroid plexus has 1 sense
  1. choroid plexus, plexus choroideus - a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure
    --1 is a kind of plexus, rete
    --1 has parts: choroidal artery, arteria choroidea

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Choroid Plexus

Noun (Anatomy): The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels found in the ventricles of the brain, responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Example Sentence: The cerebrospinal fluid, produced by the choroid plexus, helps cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord.

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Noun (Botany): In botany, the choroid plexus refers to a reticulate or highly vascular tissue layer found in certain plant structures such as the capsules of mosses and the pith of stems.

Example Sentence: The choroid plexus in the capsule of the moss allows for efficient nutrient and water absorption.

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