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uvea
[ yoo-vee-uh ]
noun
, Anatomy.
- the vascular tunic of the eye, comprising the iris, choroid coat, and ciliary body.
uvea
/ ˈjuːvɪə /
noun
- the part of the eyeball consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid
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Derived Forms
- ˈuveal, adjective
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Other Words From
- uve·al uve·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of uvea1
1515–25; < Medieval Latin ūvea, variant of Latin ūva fruit of the vine, grape
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Word History and Origins
Origin of uvea1
C16: from Medieval Latin ūvea, from Latin ūva grape
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Example Sentences
It was plainly seen that God, in anger, was laying His hand heavily on Uvea; and lo!
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In the coloration of the eyes it is necessary to distinguish two factors, the uvea and the pigment.
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When the pigment is wanting or is very scant, the fundamental blue or greenish colour of the uvea is apparent.
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