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Uvea
(redirected from anterior uvea)

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uvea (u´ve-ah) the tunica vasculosa of the eyeball, consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.u´veal
u·ve·a (yv-)
n.
The vascular, pigmentary, middle coat of the eye comprising the choroid, ciliary body, and iris.
uve·al adj.
Uvea
The middle of the three coats of tissue surrounding the eye, comprising the choroid, iris, and ciliary body. The uvea is pigmented and well supplied with blood vessels.
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uvea
[L.] the iris, ciliary body, and choroid together.
anterior uvea
see anterior uveal tract.
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