uveal

/juːˈvɛl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, which includes the iris, choroid, and ciliary body.

“The uveal melanoma was a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer.”

2. noun

a disorder of the uvea.

“The patient was diagnosed with uveal melanoma, a type of cancer that affects the middle layer of the eye.”

Synonyms

  • ocular
  • retinal

Antonyms

  • corneal
  • scleral