choroid plexus

The term choroid plexus refers to the granular tissue that secretes cerebrospinal fluid into the ventricles of the brain. It includes the choroid plexus of the lateral ventricle, the choroid plexus of the third ventricle and the choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: Plexus choroidei, choroid plexus, Plexus choroideus, Plexus choroidae, chorioid plexus

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English

chorioid plexus

Crosby-1962

English

choroid plexus

Carpenter-1983

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Basis

Has Equivalent

Organism

Their Name

Source

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

chorioid plexus

Crosby-1962

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

choroid plexus

Carpenter-1983

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

Plexus choroidei

Schiebler-1999

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

Plexus choroideus

Nieuwenhuys-1987

Internal Structure

Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

Plexus choroideus

Nomina-1983

Internal Structure

Yes

Macaca fascicularis (Macaca fascicularis)

Plexus choroidae

Shantha-1968

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