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Descriptor English:
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Retinal Pigment Epithelium
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Descriptor Spanish:
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epitelio pigmentado de la retina
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Epitélio Pigmentado da Retina
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Synonyms English:
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Epithelium, Retinal Pigment
Pigment Epithelium, Retinal
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Tree Number:
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A09.371.670.500
A09.371.729.887
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Definition English:
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The single layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA, situated closely to the tips (outer segments) of the RETINAL PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. These epithelial cells are macroglia that perform essential functions for the photoreceptor cells, such as in nutrient transport, phagocytosis of the shed photoreceptor membranes, and ensuring retinal attachment. |
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History Note English:
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2009; use PIGMENT EPITHELIUM OF EYE 1976-2008
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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52978
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Unique Identifier:
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D055213
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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