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Uvea

Synonym(s)

  • tunica vasculosa of eyeball
  • uveal
  • uveal tract
  • vascular tunic

Definition(s)

Pigmented vascular coat of the eyeball, consisting of choroid, ciliary body, and iris.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (CRISP Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

The middle layer of the eye consisting of the iris and ciliary body together with the choroid coat -- called also vascular tunic.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: November 20, 2009