uveous (Meaning)
Wordnet
uveous (a)
of or relating to the uvea of the eye
Webster
uveous (a.)
Resembling a grape.
Synonyms & Antonyms of uveous
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uveous Sentence Examples
- The uveous tract encompasses the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
- Melanin pigments within the uveous layer absorb light and prevent reflections.
- Inflammation of the uveous tract is known as uveitis, which can cause eye pain and vision problems.
- Uveal melanoma is a rare but aggressive type of eye cancer that originates in the cells of the uveous tract.
- The ciliary body, a component of the uveous tract, produces aqueous humor that nourishes the anterior chamber of the eye.
- The uveous layer supplies blood to the retina and choroid.
- Glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure, can damage the uveous tract.
- Uveal effusion syndrome, a rare disorder, involves an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the uveous tract.
- Certain systemic diseases, such as syphilis, can manifest with uveous involvement.
- Uveoscleral outflow is a minor but important pathway for draining aqueous humor from the eye, involving fluid passing through the uveous tract and sclera.
FAQs About the word uveous
of or relating to the uvea of the eyeResembling a grape.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The uveous tract encompasses the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
Melanin pigments within the uveous layer absorb light and prevent reflections.
Inflammation of the uveous tract is known as uveitis, which can cause eye pain and vision problems.
Uveal melanoma is a rare but aggressive type of eye cancer that originates in the cells of the uveous tract.
