choroid

choroid definition - medical

cho·roid (kôrˈoidˌ) or cho·ri·oid (kôrˈē-oidˌ)

noun
The dark-brown vascular coat of the eye between the sclera and the retina.
adjective
Relating to the chorion or corium.

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