Uvea
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈjuːvɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uvea is a noun meaning (anatomy) The middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eye; it is pigmented and vascular, and comprises the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris.
Meaning
(anatomy) The middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eye; it is pigmented and vascular, and comprises the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris.
Word Forms
- uveas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chorioid, angiocube, pupil, fundus, uveovortex, collarette.
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