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Descriptor English:   Retinal Pigment Epithelium 
Descriptor Spanish:   Epitelio Pigmentado de la Retina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Epitélio Pigmentado da Retina 
Synonyms English:   Epithelium, Retinal Pigment  
Tree Number:   A09.371.670.500
A09.371.729.887
Definition English:   The single layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA, situated closely to the tips (outer segments) of the RETINAL PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. These epithelial cells perform essential functions for the photoreceptor cells, such as in nutrient transport, phagocytosis of the shed photoreceptor membranes, and ensuring retinal attachment. 
History Note English:   2009; use PIGMENT EPITHELIUM OF EYE 1976-2008 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology
BS blood supply CH chemistry
CY cytology DE drug effects
EM embryology EN enzymology
GD growth & development IM immunology
IN injuries IR innervation
ME metabolism MI microbiology
PS parasitology PA pathology
PH physiology PP physiopathology
RE radiation effects RA radiography
RI radionuclide imaging SE secretion
SU surgery TR transplantation
US ultrasonography UL ultrastructure
VI virology  
Record Number:   52978 
Unique Identifier:   D055213 

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