Uvea: meaning, definitions and examples

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uvea

 

[ หˆjuหviษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy, eye

The uvea is the middle layer of the eye, situated between the outer sclera and the inner retina. It consists of three parts: the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid. The uvea is crucial for providing nutrients to the eye and plays a significant role in the regulation of light entering the eye. Inflammation of the uvea is known as uveitis, which can lead to vision problems if left untreated.

Synonyms

choroid, iris, uveal tract

Examples of usage

  • The uvea helps in filtering light.
  • Uveitis can cause severe eye pain.
  • The doctor examined the uvea for signs of inflammation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uvea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รบvea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคตเฅ‡เค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uvea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฒะตะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใƒ™ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท uvรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uvea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ฒ ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆููŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘ก่„่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฒะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ•แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uvea

Etymology

The term 'uvea' is derived from the Latin word 'uvea', which means 'grape'. This name was chosen because the uvea resembles the structure of a grape, being a soft, vascular layer of tissue. The anatomical understanding of the uvea has evolved over centuries, with significant contributions from ophthalmologists and anatomists. In the 19th century, advancements in microscopy allowed for a better understanding of the uvea's structure and function. Today, the uvea is recognized not just for its anatomical importance but also for its involvement in several ocular diseases, making it a focal point of study in modern ophthalmology.