choroid
adjective
like the chorion; membranous.
choroidal,
-
a variation of
choroid.
Example Sentences
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Alexandar McDonald died at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, Torfaen, on 30 November 2025, from the effects of metastatic choroidal melanoma, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Although the actual cause of loss of vision in space is unknown, in theory an increased volume of fluid inside the head causes choroidal folds in the eyes, causing blind spots.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024
One potential downside of not having a doctor do the screening is that the algorithm solely looks for diabetic retinopathy, so it could miss other concerning diseases, like choroidal melanoma, Lee said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
PDT is widely used for the treatment of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, a common subtype of wet AMD in Asia.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
Virchow found emboli of the retinal and choroidal vessels.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
