What is another word for choroid vein?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːɹɔ͡ɪd vˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The choroid vein is a medical term used to describe the vein that runs in the middle layer of the eye. This vein is responsible for bringing blood to the retina of the eye. In medical literature, the choroid vein is sometimes referred to as the choroidal vein, the choriocapillaris, or the choroidal circulation. Other synonyms for this vein include vortex veins, vorticose veins, and uveal veins. These terms all refer to different aspects of the veins in the eye that are responsible for the blood flow to the retina. In order to properly diagnose and treat eye conditions, doctors must be familiar with all of the synonyms for the choroid vein and understand their functions.
