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Uvea

The posterior pigmented layer of the iris; -- sometimes applied to the whole iris together with the choroid coat.

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Broader term 1

Structure 76% connected

The act of building; the practice of erecting buildings; construction.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Uveous 74% connected

Resembling a grape.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Uveous 74% connected

Resembling a grape.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 3

Eye 70% connected

A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oculus 70% connected

An eye; (Bot.) a leaf bud.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Optic 70% connected

The organ of sight; an eye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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