choroid

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrɔɪd, ˈkɒr-/

adjective

  • resembling the chorion, particularly in containing many blood vessels.

noun

  • (also choroid coat) the pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.

Derivatives

choroidal

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek khoroeidēs (adjective), alteration of khorioeidēs, from khorion (see chorion)