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UVEA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Animal Anatomy
- The Eye
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- uvea
1, record 1, English, uvea
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- uveal tract 2, record 1, English, uveal%20tract
correct, noun
- vascular tunic 3, record 1, English, vascular%20tunic
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The uveal tract has 3 main parts: (1) the choroid (the tissue layer filled with blood vessels); (2) the ciliary body (the ring of tissue that contains muscles that change the shape of the lens and makes the clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris; and (3) the iris (the colored part of the eye). 2, record 1, English, - uvea
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The uvea is the middle of three layers that make up [the eye's] outer walls. 3, record 1, English, - uvea
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Anatomie animale
- Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uvée
1, record 1, French, uv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tractus uvéal 2, record 1, French, tractus%20uv%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
- tunique uvéale 3, record 1, French, tunique%20uv%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
- tunique vasculaire 4, record 1, French, tunique%20vasculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tunique uvéale, ou uvée, [comprend] trois éléments : l'iris en avant, le corps ciliaire [et] la choroïde en arrière, sous la rétine. 3, record 1, French, - uv%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- uveitis
1, record 2, English, uveitis
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uveitis is a condition [of the eye that is characterized by] inflammation of the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body and choroid. 2, record 2, English, - uveitis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uveitis can cause problems like pain, redness, and vision loss. 3, record 2, English, - uveitis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- uvéite
1, record 2, French, uv%C3%A9ite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'uvéite est une inflammation de la tunique vasculaire de l'œil, appelée l'uvée. Cette portion de l'œil comprend l'iris, le corps ciliaire et la choroïde. 2, record 2, French, - uv%C3%A9ite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'uvéite perturbe la vision, surtout en causant des problèmes au niveau du cristallin, de la rétine, du nerf optique et du corps vitré. 3, record 2, French, - uv%C3%A9ite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- uveítis
1, record 2, Spanish, uve%C3%ADtis
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coloboma
1, record 3, English, coloboma
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A congenital defect resulting from arrest of closure occurring at various stages of fetal development. Thus a notching of the iris may occur alone or the defect may extend all the way back to the optic nerve or only to the posterior portion of the uvea. 2, record 3, English, - coloboma
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
retinal coloboma 3, record 3, English, - coloboma
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- colobome
1, record 3, French, colobome
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute anomalie congénitale que peuvent présenter dans leur développement les paupières, l'iris, le cristallin, la choroïde, la rétine et le nerf optique, par suite d'un défaut de fermeture de la fente fœtale. Ces anomalies sont souvent associées. 2, record 3, French, - colobome
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
colobome congénital 1, record 3, French, - colobome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloboma
1, record 3, Spanish, coloboma
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- choroid
1, record 4, English, choroid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- choroidea 2, record 4, English, choroidea
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of the vascular tunic or uvea posterior to the ciliary body; the middle coat of the eye lying between the retina and sclera. 3, record 4, English, - choroid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is composed of 5 main layers, the suprachoroid, Haller’s layer, Sattler’s layer, the choriocapillaris, and the lamina vitrea; its primary function is to nourish the retina. 3, record 4, English, - choroid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- choroïde
1, record 4, French, choro%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tunique vasculaire de l'œil, située entre la rétine et la sclérotique, dont la fonction principale est l'alimentation de la rétine. 1, record 4, French, - choro%C3%AFde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- choroides
1, record 4, Spanish, choroides
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Uvea Island
1, record 5, English, Uvea%20Island
correct, Asia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Uvea 1, record 5, English, Uvea
correct, Asia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ouvéa
1, record 5, French, Ouv%C3%A9a
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Asia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Uvéa 2, record 5, French, Uv%C3%A9a
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Asia
- île Ouvéa 3, record 5, French, %C3%AEle%20Ouv%C3%A9a
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- île Uvéa 4, record 5, French, %C3%AEle%20Uv%C3%A9a
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La plus petite et la moins peuplée des îles Loyauté. 2, record 5, French, - Ouv%C3%A9a
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'île Ouvéa ainsi que les îles Maré et Lifou sont les composantes principales des îles Loyauté qui sont une dépendance du territoire français d'outre-mer de Nouvelle-Calédonie. 5, record 5, French, - Ouv%C3%A9a
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ouvéa, Uvéa : Toponyme qui n'est jamais précédé d'un article défini. 3, record 5, French, - Ouv%C3%A9a
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le générique du nom d'une île prend la minuscule dans un texte suivi, et la majuscule dans une liste, sur une carte géographique ou un panneau de signalisation. 4, record 5, French, - Ouv%C3%A9a
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Wallis and Futuna
1, record 6, English, Wallis%20and%20Futuna
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Wallis and Futuna Islands 2, record 6, English, Wallis%20and%20Futuna%20Islands
correct, plural
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two groups of volcanic and coral islands(area 119 square miles, population 9, 192) in the Pacific between Fiji and Samoa, forming an overseas territory of France.... Main islands : Futuna, Uvea. The islands became a French protectorate(1842) and an overseas territory(1961) of France. 1, record 6, English, - Wallis%20and%20Futuna
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Wallis-et-Futuna
1, record 6, French, Wallis%2Det%2DFutuna
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- territoire de Wallis-et-Futuna 1, record 6, French, territoire%20de%20Wallis%2Det%2DFutuna
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- îles Wallis-et-Futuna 2, record 6, French, %C3%AEles%20Wallis%2Det%2DFutuna
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wallis-et-Futuna, territoire français d'outre-mer (T.O.M.), dans le Pacifique, au nord-est des îles Fidji; 255 km²; 8 546 habitants. Chef-lieu : Mata-Utu. [...] le territoire comprend deux groupes d'îles : au sud-ouest, Futuna et Alofi (appelées «îles de Horn» par le Hollandais Schouten en 1617); au nord-est, les îles Wallis, découvertes en 1767 par le navigateur anglais, avec l'île basaltique d'Uvéa et 22 îlots enserrés dans le même récif corallien. [...] Futuna est annexé par la France en 1888. Depuis 1959, les îles Wallis constituent avec les Futuna un T.O.M. 1, record 6, French, - Wallis%2Det%2DFutuna
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le générique du nom d'îles prend la minuscule dans un texte suivi, et la majuscule dans une liste, sur une carte géographique ou un panneau de signalisation. 3, record 6, French, - Wallis%2Det%2DFutuna
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ciliary body
1, record 7, English, ciliary%20body
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the uvea or vascular tunic, anterior to the ora serrata between the iris and the choroid, with the sclera outside and the vitreous and the posterior chamber inside. 2, record 7, English, - ciliary%20body
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- corps ciliaire
1, record 7, French, corps%20ciliaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de l'uvée situé entre l'ora serrata et la racine de l'iris où il se trouve attaché à l'éperon scléral. 2, record 7, French, - corps%20ciliaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 3, record 7, French, - corps%20ciliaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuerpo ciliar
1, record 7, Spanish, cuerpo%20ciliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura engrosada de la túnica vascular del ojo situada entre la ora serrata y la raíz del iris que consta de dos partes: la anterior o pars plicata y la posterior o pars plana. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cuerpo%20ciliar
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Uvea
1, record 8, English, Uvea
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Polynesian language spoken in the Wallis Islands, a group of 23 islands forming the northeastern part of the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. 1, record 8, English, - Uvea
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- uvea
1, record 8, French, uvea
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue parlée dans les îles Wallis-et-Futuna, archipel de Polynésie (Océanie) à l'ouest des Samoa. 1, record 8, French, - uvea
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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