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outer plexiform layer of retina

Term ID
UBERON:0001790
Synonyms
  • outer plexiform layer
  • retina outer plexiform layer
  • retina, outer plexiform layer
  • retinal outer plexiform layer
  • retinal outer plexiform layers
  • stratum plexiforme externum
Definition
The layer within the retina where the bipolar cells synapse with the photoreceptor cells[ZFA]. Between the inner and outer nuclear layers, the outer plexiform layer (OPL) contains connections between the photoreceptors and bipolar and horizontal cells[GO]. ZFA:0001330
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