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

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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