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Blood-Retinal Barrier

Medical Definition: A specialized transport barrier, in the EYE, formed by the retinal pigment EPITHELIUM, and the ENDOTHELIUM of the BLOOD VESSELS of the RETINA. TIGHT JUNCTIONS joining adjacent cells keep the barrier between cells continuous.
Guide Notes: coord IM with endogenous substance /metab (IM) or exogenous substance /pharmacokin (IM)
Previously Indexed: Retina (1966-1986),Retinal Vessels (1966-1986)

Blood-Retinal Barrier Medical Definitions and Terms

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