uvea(n = noun.body) - the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid;
is a kind of anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure
is a part of eye, oculus, optic
Derived forms adjective uveal1, adjective uveous1
The posterior pigmented layer of the iris; -- sometimes applied to the whole iris together with the choroid coat. [1913 Webster]
uvea, n. the pigmented layer of the eye, lying beneath the outer layer.
Etymology:
med.L f. L uva grape