NCIt synonyms : Tunica Vasculosa of Eyeball; Iris, Ciliary Body and Choroid; Uveal Tract;
NCIt related terms : EYE, UVEA;
NCIt definition : The pigmented layer of the eyeball between the tough, white outer coat of the eye
and the retina.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The pigmented layer of the eyeball between the tough, white outer coat of the
eye and the retina. (NCI); NCI-GLOSS: The middle layer of the wall of the eye. The uvea has 3 main parts: (1)
the choroid (the tissue layer filled with blood vessels); (2) the ciliary body (the
ring of muscle tissue that changes the size of the pupil and the shape of the lens);
and (3) the iris (the colored part of the eye).;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000559079; CDR0000534220;