uvea

English

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eye; it is pigmented and vascular, and comprises the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris.

Etymology

Derived from Latin uva (grape).

Origin

Latin

uva

Gloss

grape

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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