uvea

noun \ˈyü-vē-ə\

Definition of UVEA

: the pigmented middle layer of the eye consisting of the iris and ciliary body together with the choroid

— uve·al \-vē-əl\ adjective

Medieval Latin, from Latin uva grape

First Known Use: 1525

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈyü-vē-ə\

: the middle layer of the eye consisting of the iris and ciliary body together with the choroid coat—called also vascular tunic

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