OntologyTerm
pigmented layer of retina

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definition 
A monolayer of pigmented epithelium covering the neural retina; develops from the outer of the two layers of the optic cup[ZFA]. the pigmented cell layer just outside the neurosensory retina that nourishes retinal visual cells, and is firmly attached to the underlying choroid and overlying retinal visual cells[WP]. (UBERON)
namespace 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo
parents 
  1. lamina
  2. eye epithelium
  3. layer of retina
preferred_name 
pigmented layer of retina
references 
  1. None
slim_terms 
  1. sensory system
  2. ectoderm
  3. eye
source_ontologies 
  1. Uberon
synonyms 
  1. outer pigmented layer of retina
  2. retinal pigmented epithelium
  3. stratum pigmentosum (retina)
  4. retinal pigment epithelium
  5. pigment epithelium of retina
  6. pigmented retina epithelium
  7. pigmented retinal epithelium
  8. stratum pigmentosum retinae
term_id 
UBERON:0001782
term_name 
pigmented layer of retina
term_url 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001782