| Term: | anterior chamber eye xanthophore |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | anterior chamber eye |
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| Definition: | The space between the cornea and lens in the anterior segment of the eye where the aqueous humor is located. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005876] |
| Name: | xanthophore |
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| Definition: | A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009198] |