uvea

[ yoo-vee-uh ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. the vascular tunic of the eye, comprising the iris, choroid coat, and ciliary body.

uvea

/ ˈjuːvɪə /

noun

1. the part of the eyeball consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid

Derived Forms

• ˈuveal, adjective

Other Words From

• uve·al uve·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uvea¹

1515–25; < Medieval Latin ūvea, variant of Latin ūva fruit of the vine, grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of uvea¹

C16: from Medieval Latin ūvea, from Latin ūva grape

Example Sentences

She learned she had uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye.

From New York Times

The proper coats of the eye are reckoned five in number; viz. the sclerotica, cornea, choroides, iris or uvea, and the retina.

From Project Gutenberg

The third, uvea, of the likeness of a black grape.

From Project Gutenberg