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uvea | uveous |

As a noun uvea

is 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.

As an adjective uveous is

of, pertaining to, or resembling a grape or grapes.

uvea

English

(wikipedia uvea)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (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.

    • Synonyms

    *uveal coat *uveal layer *uveal tract *vascular tunic

    Derived terms

    *uveal *uveitis

    uveous

    English

    Etymology 1

    From .

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or resembling a grape or grapes.
  • * 1879 , Robert Scott, Poems , page 3,
    • Behind, concealed by woods of pine, / There grew on plains the uveous vine;
    Synonyms
    * (of or pertaining to grapes) grapey

    Etymology 2

    From . (Related to above via (etyl) uva.)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of the uvea; uveal.
  • * 1721 , , The Christian Philosopher: A Collection of the Best Discoveries in Nature, with Religious Improvements , 1815, page 250,
    • The uveous coat and the inside of the choroides are wonderfully blackened;.
  • * 1760 , cataract'', entry in Thomas Dyche, ''A New General Engli?h Dictionary , unnumbered page,
    • al?o a di?temper in the eyes cau?ed by the congelation of phlegm between the uveous coat and cry?talline humour.
    Synonyms
    * (of or pertaining to the uvea) uveal