Iris

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.

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Tree Number(s): A09.371.060.450, A09.371.894.513

MeSH Unique ID: D007498

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Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Eye
Anterior Eye Segment
Iris
Pupil

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Eye
Uvea
Iris
Pupil