pars iridica retinae

noun

pars irid·​i·​ca ret·​i·​nae -i-ˈrid-i-kə-ˈret-ᵊn-ˌē How to pronounce pars iridica retinae (audio)
: the two deep purple cellular layers of columnar epithelium that cover the posterior surface of the iris of the eye and are continuous with the retina

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“Pars iridica retinae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pars%20iridica%20retinae. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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