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suprachoroidal

suprachoroidal

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In the space above the choroid, the layer near the back of the eye that senses light
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːprəˈkɔːrɪdəl/
  • Specialized
: supraquoroidal
  • Researchers are studying new therapies that use the suprachoroidal route for drug delivery in ophthalmology.

Examples

  • Inflammation in the suprachoroidal area can lead to serious vision problems if not treated promptly.

  • The surgeon carefully injected the drug into the suprachoroidal space to treat the patient's eye condition.

  • The suprachoroidal space is crucial for eye health.

  • Surgeons often access the suprachoroidal area during procedures.

  • The injection targeted the suprachoroidal space of the eye, allowing the medication to effectively distribute along the eye's surface.

  • The design and simplicity of the microneedle device may make it more likely to be used in the clinic for administering drugs into the suprachoroidal space.

  • In the research, particles injected into the suprachoroidal region were monitored for their ability to remain for extended periods.

Surface Forms

suprachoroidal positive

Morphology

suprachoroidal = choroidal (transparent) = supra + choroid + al

The word is formed transparently by adding supra- 'above' to choroidal, giving the sense 'located above the choroid'.

Etymology

Suprachoroidal joins supra- 'above' and choroid, the layer in the eye that carries blood, so it means the area 'above the choroid' in the eye. Think of super or superior for the 'above' part to help you remember.