The choroid plexus (CP) (from Greek khorion `membrane enclosing the fetus, afterbirth`; plexus: Mod.L., lit. `braid, network`) is a plexus in the ventricles of the brain where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced. The choroid plexus consists of modified ependymal cells. CSF is recycled (flushed) 4 times per day in order to clean out metabolit...
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A vascular structure in the ventricles of the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid.
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A network of blood vessels and cells in the ventricles (fluid-filled spaces) of the brain. The blood vessels are covered by a thin layer of cells that make cerebrospinal fluid.
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<radiology> Formed by the invagination of ependyma into ventricles CP of lateral and third ventricles are continuous, extends posteriorly to temporal horn, 3rd and two lateral ventricles continuous at interventricular foramen CP of fourth ventricle is seperate, shape of a T, vertical limb extends from near Magendie's foramen to the fastigium,...
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A highly vascular secretory tissue, found within the ventricular system of the brain, responsible for secreting CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
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Mass of highly branched blood vessels in margin of cerebral ventricles that produces cerebrospinal fluid.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a vascular proliferation or fringe of the tela choroidea in the third, fourth, and lateral cerebral ventricles; it secretes cerebrospinal fluid, thereby regulating to some degree the intraventricular pressure. Synonyms: plexus choroideus, tela vasculosa
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A mass of vascular capillaries from which cerebrospinal fluid is secreted into the ventricles of the brain.
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The choroid plexus is a vascular layer of the inner eye that lies between the retina and sclera. It is composed of a thin network of branching blood vessels that bring a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to the retina. The choroid, along with the iris and ciliary body, constitute the uveal tract which is the pigmentary, or middle, portion of ...
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n] - a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure
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plexus choroideus noun a vascular plexus of the cerebral ventricles that regulate intraventricular pressure
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