Choroidal Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that supplies the choroid plexus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The short posterior ciliary arteries branch off from the ophthalmic artery to form the choroidal artery which supplies the choroid plexus.
- A choroidal artery that is well-developed is one of the essential requirements of the uvea in maintaining a sufficient supply of blood to itself.
- Supplies from the choroidal artery aid in the movement of nutrients towards the area of the uvea, close to the eye.
- Supplying of the blood from the choroidal artery contributes significantly towards nourishing parts like the lens or retina among many others within a particular zone.
- The choroidal artery carries blood from the ophthalmic artery that ultimately is directed to the uvea in order to assist areas requiring more nourishment.