Choroid

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkəʊrɔɪd/, US IPA: /ˈkoÊŠrɔɪd/

Origin

From Ancient Greek χοριον + ειδος ("resembling skin").

Full definition of choroid

Noun

1. (anatomy) The vascular layer of the eye lying between the retina and the sclera.

Related terms

• chorioid
• choroidea
• choroid coat