Definitions for uvea

uvea u·ve·a

Spelling: [yoo-vee-uh]
IPA: /ˈyu vi ə/

Uvea is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 22 anagrams from letters in uvea (aeuv).

Definitions for uvea

noun

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

Origin of uvea

1515-25; Medieval Latin ūvea, variant of Latin ūva fruit of the vine, grape

Examples for uvea

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.

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

Word Value for uvea
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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