Choroid Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two veins serving the choroid coat of the eye.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The superior choroid vein drains the superior part of the choroid coat, while the inferior choroid vein drains the inferior part of the choroid coat.
- Blockage of the superior choroid vein can lead to vision loss and retinal damage.
- The inferior choroid vein collects blood from the ciliary body and the choroid coat.
- In some cases, the superior and inferior choroid veins may merge to form a single vein.
- Damage to the choroid vein can cause fluid buildup in the eye and lead to retinal detachment.