What does uvea mean?
Uvea means (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..
Uvea
/ˈjuːvɪə/ · 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..
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- uveas
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What is a synonym for uvea?
Common synonyms include uveal coat, uveal layer, uveal tract, vascular tunic.
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