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Uvea MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Uvea
Tree Number(s)
A09.371.894
Unique ID
D014602
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014602
Annotation
anterior uvea = IRIS + CILIARY BODY, posterior uvea = CHOROID; uveal neopl = UVEAL NEOPLASMS; anterior uveal neopl = UVEAL NEOPLASMS (IM) + CILIARY BODY (IM) + IRIS NEOPLASMS (IM), posterior uveal neopl = CHOROID NEOPLASMS; inflammation = UVEITIS & many specifics
Scope Note
The pigmented vascular coat of the eyeball, consisting of the CHOROID; CILIARY BODY; and IRIS, which are continuous with each other. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
NLM Classification #
WW 240
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2001/07/25
Uvea Preferred
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