Vorticose Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein formed by branches from the back surface of the eye and the ciliary body; empties into the ophthalmic veins.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vorticose vein is a vital part of the eye's drainage system, collecting blood from the choroid and ciliary body.
- Damage to the vorticose vein can lead to increased intraocular pressure and potentially cause glaucoma.
- The vorticose vein is formed by the convergence of four to six vortex veins that drain the posterior segment of the eye.
- In some cases, the vorticose vein can become obstructed, leading to a range of complications including retinal detachment.
- The ophthalmologist carefully examined the vorticose vein to determine the cause of the patient's vision loss.