capillary lamina of choroid


capillary lamina of choroid

[TA] the internal or deep portion of the choroidea of the eye, composed of a close capillary network. Synonym(s): lamina choroidocapillaris [TA], choriocapillaris, choriocapillary layer, entochoroidea, lamina choriocapillaris, membrana choriocapillaris, Ruysch membrane

capillary lamina of choroid

A network of capillaries separated from the retina by Bruch's membrane in the choroid, which join the capillaries of the ciliary processes near the ciliary body.