central vein of the retina
noun
: a vein that is formed by union of the veins draining the retina, passes with the central artery of the retina in the optic nerve, and empties into the superior ophthalmic vein
called also central retinal vein
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“Central vein of the retina.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/central%20vein%20of%20the%20retina. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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