Name: | eye |
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Synonyms: | eyes |
Definition: | Cavitated compound organ that consists of the neural retina, lens, cornea and iris and is the sensory apparatus of the visual system. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000107] |
Name: | reactive oxygen species |
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Synonyms: | ROS |
Definition: | Molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of phagocytes, regulation of signal transduction and gene expression, and the oxidative damage to biopolymers. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:26523] ( EBI ) |