Definitions for uveas

uveas u·ve·a

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

Uveas is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 51 anagrams from letters in uveas (aesuv).

Definitions for uveas

noun

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

Origin of uveas

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

Examples for uveas

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

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

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

Word Value for uveas
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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