Schlemm's canal meaning

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Schlemm's canal (noun): a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins.

Definition of Schlemm's canal

  1. a circular canal in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye into the anterior ciliary veins

    Synonyms: canal of Schlemm, sinus venosus sclerae

    Type of: duct

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