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choroid vein

 

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Noun choroid vein has 1 sense
  1. choroid vein, vena choroidea - either of two veins serving the choroid coat of the eye
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Choroid Vein

Description:

The choroid vein is a blood vessel located in the eye's choroid layer, which is a part of the vascular tunic of the eye. It carries blood away from the choroid layer, draining it and returning blood to the circulatory system.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomy

In anatomy, the choroid vein refers to the veins that run parallel to the choroid layer of the eye. These veins play a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow within the eye.

Example Sentence: The choroid veins allow for efficient drainage of blood from the eye's choroid layer.

2. Ophthalmology

In ophthalmology, the choroid vein is often studied to understand its significance in various eye diseases and disorders, such as macular degeneration or choroiditis.

Example Sentence: The doctor suspects that the patient's blurry vision may be due to a blockage in the choroid veins.

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