pigment epithelium of eye

eye pigment epithelium

Epithelial layer of the retina, ciliary body, or iris composed of cells containing pigment granules.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure sensory organ epithelium
Latin Name eye pigment epithelium

Sub-structures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pigment epithelium of eye?

Epithelial layer of the retina, ciliary body, or iris composed of cells containing pigment granules.

What is the Latin name for the pigment epithelium of eye?

The Latin name for the pigment epithelium of eye is eye pigment epithelium.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0007625 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.