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UveaDefinitionThe layer of the eye beneath the sclera. It consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, which form a pigmented layer. Alternative Names Vascular tunic
ReferencesYanoff M, Duker JS, Augsburger JJ, et al. eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004;1113-114.
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