central artery
noun
: a branch of the ophthalmic artery or the lacrimal artery that enters the substance of the optic nerve and supplies the retina
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“Central artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/central%20artery. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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