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choroid plexus
choroid plexus A membrane rich in blood vessels that lines the ventricles of the brain. It is an extension of the pia mater and secretes cerebrospinal fluid into the ventricles; it also controls exchange of materials between the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.
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"choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-choroidplexus.html "choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-choroidplexus.html |
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choroid plexus
choroid plexus n. a rich network of blood vessels, derived from those of the pia mater, in each of the brain's ventricles. It is responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid.
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"choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-choroidplexus.html "choroid plexus." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-choroidplexus.html |
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