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uvea
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˈjuː.vi.ə/ us /ˈjuː.vi.ə/
the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid:
This is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the uvea.
The uvea is located in the centre of the eye and is responsible for supplying blood to the retina.
The opening at the front of the uvea forms the pupil.
These are cells located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis and in the middle layer of the eye, the uvea.
Primary ocular melanomas usually arise in the uvea, in the choroid and ciliary body.
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