Iris [iris]

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duhovka

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Definition

The most anterior portion of the uveal layer, separating the anterior chamber from the posterior. It consists of two layers - the stroma and the pigmented epithelium. Color of the iris depends on the amount of melanin in the stroma on reflection from the pigmented epithelium.

Annotation
inflammation = IRITIS but note IRIDOCYCLITIS is also available; color = EYE COLOR; /blood supply consider also CILIARY ARTERIES; pigmented epithelium of iris: coord IRIS with PIGMENT EPITHELIUM OF EYE
DUI
D007498 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0011715

A Anatomy
A09.371 Eye 671
A09.371.060 Anterior Eye Segment 58
A09.371.060.067 Anterior Chamber 57
A09.371.060.160 Ciliary Body 56
A09.371.060.200 Conjunctiva 126
A09.371.060.217 Cornea 552
A09.371.060.450 Iris 149
A09.371.060.450.780 Pupil 84
A09.371.060.500 Lens, Crystalline 232
A09.371.060.750 Trabecular Meshwork 21
A09.371.894 Uvea 23
A09.371.894.030 Blood-Aqueous Barrier 4
A09.371.894.223 Choroid 37
A09.371.894.280 Ciliary Body 56
A09.371.894.513 Iris 149
A09.371.894.513.780 Pupil 84

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