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Uvea
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Definition
: The pigmented vascular coat of the eyeball, consisting of the CHOROID; CILIARY BODY; and IRIS, which are continuous with each other. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
anterior uvea
Examples
Blood-Aqueous Barrier
;
Choroid
;
Ciliary Body
;
Iris
Other names
Uveas