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circumventricular organ

Term ID
UBERON:0005408
Synonyms
  • circumventricular organ
  • circumventricular organ of neuraxis
  • CVO
Definition
Any of any of the secretory or sensory organs located in the brain region around or in relation to the ventricular system that are characterized by extensive vasculature and a lack of a normal blood brain barrier (BBB) and allow for the linkage between the central nervous system and peripheral blood flow.
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