choroid

/ˈkɔrɔɪd/
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Definitions of choroid
  1. noun
    a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
    synonyms: choroid coat
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    type of:
    membrane, tissue layer
    a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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