Glomus cells in the human choroid as the basis of arteriovenous anastomoses.
1949
A LOEWENSTEIN
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D002477
Cells
The fundamental, structural, and functional units or subunits of living organisms. They are composed of CYTOPLASM containing various ORGANELLES and a CELL MEMBRANE boundary.
Cell
D002829
Choroid
The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001163
Arteriovenous Anastomosis
A vessel that directly interconnects an artery and a vein, and that acts as a shunt to bypass the CAPILLARY BEDS. Not to be confused with SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS or ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA.