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uvea

/yoo-vee-uh/US // ˈyu vi ə //UK // (ˈjuːvɪə) //

葡萄膜,眼膜,眼膜炎,眼膜炎症

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Anatomy.

    • : the vascular tunic of the eye, comprising the iris, choroid coat, and ciliary body.

Examples

  • It was plainly seen that God, in anger, was laying His hand heavily on Uvea; and lo!

  • In the coloration of the eyes it is necessary to distinguish two factors, the uvea and the pigment.

  • When the pigment is wanting or is very scant, the fundamental blue or greenish colour of the uvea is apparent.