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词汇 uvea
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Definition of uvea in English:

uvea

noun ˈjuːvɪəˈjuviə
  • The pigmented layer of the eye, lying beneath the sclera and cornea, and comprising the iris, choroid, and ciliary body.

    葡萄膜,色素膜

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Most ocular complications involve the cornea but may also include the conjunctiva, uvea, sclera, retina, and surrounding structures.
    • The remaining chapters include discussions of tumors of the orbit, eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea and sclera, uvea, and optic nerve.
    • Uveitis affects the uvea.
    • This condition causes inflammation of your uvea.
    • Primary malignant melanoma most commonly originates from the skin; other less common sites include the mucous membranes, uvea, retina, and leptomeninges.

Derivatives

  • uveal

  • adjective
    • Perforation and rupture are indicated by darkly pigmented uveal tissue presenting through a laceration.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The uveal tract is a group of connected structures inside the eye.
      • Signs to look for include a distorted pupil, cataract, prolapsed black uveal tissue on the ocular surface, and vitreous haemorrhage.
      • My 17 year-old cat has a uveal tumor.
      • It should be noted that regional lymph node involvement is rare in uveal melanoma.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the choroid layer of the eye): from medieval Latin, from Latin uva 'grape'.

Definition of uvea in US English:

uvea

nounˈjuviəˈyo͞ovēə
  • The pigmented layer of the eye, lying beneath the sclera and cornea, and comprising the iris, choroid, and ciliary body.

    葡萄膜,色素膜

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The remaining chapters include discussions of tumors of the orbit, eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea and sclera, uvea, and optic nerve.
    • This condition causes inflammation of your uvea.
    • Primary malignant melanoma most commonly originates from the skin; other less common sites include the mucous membranes, uvea, retina, and leptomeninges.
    • Uveitis affects the uvea.
    • Most ocular complications involve the cornea but may also include the conjunctiva, uvea, sclera, retina, and surrounding structures.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the choroid layer of the eye): from medieval Latin, from Latin uva ‘grape’.

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