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Pigmented middle of the three concentric layers that make up an eye
The uvea (/ˈjuːviə/; derived from Latin: uva meaning "grape"), also called the uveal layer, uveal coat, uveal tract, vascular tunic or vascular layer,
Uvea
Overseas collectivity of France
that lie about 260 km (160 mi) apart: the Wallis Islands (also known as Uvea) in the northeast; and the Hoorn Islands (also known as the Futuna Islands)
Wallis_and_Futuna
Chiefdom in Wallis and Futuna, France
ʻUvea (Wallisian: ʻUvea, French: Royaume coutumier de Uvea) is one of the three official chiefdoms (Royaume coutumier, lit. 'customary kingdom') of the
Uvea_(Wallis_and_Futuna)
Island in Wallis and Futuna
Wallis (Wallisian: ʻUvea) is a Polynesian atoll/island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French overseas collectivity (collectivité d'outre-mer, or
Wallis_(island)
French overseas collectivity flag
Sigave Uvea Kingdom of Uvea (1842–1860) Kingdom of Uvea (1860–1886) Kingdom of Uvea (1886–1887) Royal Standard of Uvea (1837–1858) Royal Standard of Uvea (1858–1887)
Flag_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Polynesian language spoken in Wallis island
Fakaʻuvea), is the Polynesian language spoken on Wallis Island (also known as ʻUvea). The language is also known as East Uvean to distinguish it from the related
Wallisian_language
Place in Wallis and Futuna, France
an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one
Mata_Utu
The King of Uvea (titled as Lavelua) is the ruler of the polity of Uvea, the chiefdom (Royaume coutumier, lit. 'customary kingdom') located on Wallis
List_of_kings_of_Uvea
Polynesian language of Ouvéa, New Caledonia
language from the related East Uvean or Wallisian, spoken on Wallis Island (ʻUvea). West Uvean has long been in contact with Iaai, the Southern Oceanic language
West_Uvean_language
Type of eye cancer
Uveal melanoma is a type of eye cancer in the uvea of the eye. It is traditionally classed as originating in the iris, choroid, and ciliary body, but can
Uveal_melanoma
Pacific island of New Caledonia
Ouvéa Island or Uvea Island (West Uvean: Uvea, pronounced [uˈve.a]; Iaai: Iaai) is one of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an
Ouvéa_Island
Species of bird
uvaeensis) or Uvea parakeet, is a species of parrot in the genus Eunymphicus, in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the island of Uvea, including
Ouvea_parakeet
Isaake was a king of Uvea, ruling in rebellion for one day in 1895. His father, Pooi, was a cousin of Soane-Patita Vaimua Lavelua. Following the death
Isaac_I_of_Uvea
Chiefdom and District in Wallis and Futuna, France
Futuna, in Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. (The other two chiefdoms are Uvea and Sigave.) The chiefdom known as Alo encompasses the eastern two thirds
Alo_(Wallis_and_Futuna)
Leaders of Uvea, Alo, and Sigave
of Wallis and Futuna are the leaders of the three traditional kingdoms of Uvea, Alo, and Sigave, which form part of the French overseas collectivity of
Customary kings of Wallis and Futuna
Customary_kings_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Type of dance
In Uvea (Wallis) and Futuna, dances play a major cultural role. One sees dance in fakahaha'aga (festivals), to'oto'oga (ceremonies or celebrations), or
Dance_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Commune of New Caledonia
Ouvéa or Uvea (West Uvean: [uˈve.a], Iaai: Iaai, Eaje) is a commune in the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in
Ouvéa
District in Wallis and Futuna, France
located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea. Located in the southern side of the island, Mua borders with the districts
Mua_District
Part of the eye
non-pigmented portion of the ciliary body. The ciliary body is part of the uvea, the layer of tissue that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the eye tissues
Ciliary_body
Special subdivision of the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna
subdivision of France that is still a kingdom. There are three kingdoms: Uvea, on the island of Wallis, and the kingdoms of Sigave and Alo on the islands
Customary kingdoms of Wallis and Futuna
Customary_kingdoms_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Sensory organ of vision
the deeper structures. The middle layer, known as the vascular tunic or uvea, consists of the choroid, ciliary body, pigmented epithelium and iris. The
Human_eye
Empire based in Oceania during around 950s–1865
Futuna retained more of its pre-Tongan cultural features, while Wallis (Uvea) underwent greater fundamental changes in its society, language, and culture
Tuʻi_Tonga_Empire
Inflammation of the uvea of the eye
of the uvea, the pigmented layer of the eye between the inner retina and the outer fibrous layer composed of the sclera and cornea. The uvea consists
Uveitis
Disorder of the human eye
specific areas of predominant inflammation. In most cases, along with the uvea, the retina, vitreous humor, optic nerve or lens are also involved. Symptoms
Panuveitis
District in Wallis and Futuna, France
located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea. Located in the middle of the island, Hahake borders with the districts of
Hahake_District
1982-present) French Island Collectivity Kingdom of Uvea (1842–1860) Kingdom of Uvea (1860–1886) Kingdom of Uvea (1886–1887) Unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna
Gallery_of_Polynesian_flags
Western Oceanic traditions surrounding kava
brought back afterwards. Then the next name is called, and so forth. In ʻUvea (Wallis Island) during informal kava parties, the cups are passed by young
Kava_culture
Melanin-producing cells of the skin
stratum basale) of the skin's epidermis, the middle layer of the eye (the uvea), the inner ear, vaginal epithelium, meninges, bones, and heart found in
Melanocyte
Eye muscle which is used for focussing
the eye formed as a ring of smooth muscle in the eye's middle layer, the uvea (vascular layer). It controls accommodation for viewing objects at varying
Ciliary_muscle
District in Wallis and Futuna, France
located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of ʻUvea. Located in the northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts
Hihifo_District
Monument built for the residence of monarchs in Uvea, Wallis and Futuna
The Royal Palace of Uvea is the seat of the Lavelua, the customary king of Uvea, on the island of Wallis. It is located in Mata Utu, the capital of the
Royal_Palace_of_Uvea
Museum in Wallis and Futuna
Uvea Museum Association is a private museum on the island of Wallis, in the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna. Located in the Mata Utu shopping
Uvea_Museum_Association
Polynesian drink
enjoyed in other Polynesian islands, including Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Uvea, and Futuna. History of ʻOtai The drink has its origins in Western Polynesia
'otai
51st Lavelua of Wallis (Uvea)
"Gabriel" Faupala (born 1940) was the 51st Lavelua (King) of Wallis Island (Uvea), one of the three traditional kingdoms which comprise the French overseas
Kapeliele_Faupala
Medical condition with inflammatory cells inside the front of the eye
and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis. The exudate settles
Hypopyon
Uvea Vaitupu 406 Hihifo Uvea Mala'e 504 Hihifo Uvea Vailala 341 Hihifo Uvea Tufuone 167 Hihifo Uvea Mata'utu 1,029 Hahake Uvea Liku 605 Hahake Uvea Falaleu
List of villages in Wallis and Futuna
List_of_villages_in_Wallis_and_Futuna
Chiefdom and District in Wallis and Futuna, France
Futuna in Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. (The other two chiefdoms are Uvea and Alo.) Sigave encompasses the western third of Futuna Island (30 km2 of
Sigave
Queen of Uvea
1972) was a queen of Uvea, ruling from 1953 until 1958. She was preceded by Soane Toke, and succeeded by Tomasi Kulimoetoke II. Uvea is also known as Wallis
Aloisia_Brial
Uhilamoafa was a king of Uvea who ruled before 1825. He was appointed following the assassination of Muliakaaka, but died of natural causes soon afterwards
Uhilamoafa
Vascular layer of the eye
The choroid, also known as the choroidea or choroid coat, is a part of the uvea, the vascular layer of the eye. It contains connective tissues, and lies
Choroid
Topics referred to by the same term
Ristijärvi, Finland Garner Field (IATA:UVA), an airfield in Texas, United States Uvea (anatomy), a layer of the eye Ultraviolet A, a wavelength of light Francisco
Uva
Austronesian ethnolinguistic group
600 Moriori: Chatham Islands (Rēkohu) – c. 738 (2013 New Zealand Census) Uvea and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Polynesian outliers: Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro:
Polynesians
Roi d'Uvea". Video from coronation of King Kapiliele Faupala of Wallis (Uvea) in 2008. Footage from the Tongan coronation in 2008. Video from coronation
Coronations_in_Oceania
native languages spoken daily by the islanders are Wallisian (also called ʻUvea) and Futunan, two closely related languages which trace their roots to Samoic
Culture_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
52nd Lavelua of Wallis (Uvea)
April 2016, he was chosen by a rival chief council to be the new king of 'Uvea, even though the island already had a king, Tominiko Halagahu, who was installed
Patalione_Kanimoa
Commission (1887–1906) Flag of the French Protectorate of Wallis and Futuna (Uvea) (1860–1886) Present unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna Flag of the Kingdom
Flag_of_France
Chemical element with atomic number 44 (Ru)
ruthenium is used in radiotherapy of eye tumors, mainly melanomas of the uvea. Ruthenium-centered complexes are being researched for possible anticancer
Ruthenium
Metropolitan and overseas legal districts of France
currently recognized in the French Republic. These 3 districts are Uvea, Sigave, and Alo. Uvea is the most populous and is further divided into 3 wards (districts
Administrative divisions of France
Administrative_divisions_of_France
of the wider region of Oceania. The islands are Savaiʻi, Upolu, Tutuila, ’Uvea, Taʻū, Ofu, Olosega, Apolima, Manono, Nuʻutele, Niulakita, Nuʻulua, Namua
Geography_of_Samoa
19th-century queen of Pacific island of Uvea
Amelia Tokagahahau Aliki (c. 1845 - 10 March 1895) was a queen of Uvea, ruling from 1869 until 1895. She was preceded by her aunt Falakika Seilala, and
Amelia_Tokagahahau_Aliki
50th Lavelua of Uvea (Wallis Island)
Kulimoetoke II (26 July 1918 – 7 May 2007) was the 50th Lavelua (King) of Uvea, which is one of the three traditional kingdoms in the French overseas territory
Tomasi_Kulimoetoke_II
municipal arrondissements. also known as a pays d'outre-mer (overseas country). Uvea only Claim frozen by the Antarctic Treaty. South Ossetia is not currently
List of administrative divisions by country
List_of_administrative_divisions_by_country
Colored part of an eye
ciliary body. The iris and ciliary body together are known as the anterior uvea. Just in front of the root of the iris is the region referred to as the trabecular
Iris_(anatomy)
Human helminthiasis (infection by parasite)
blindness, and may involve any part of the eye from conjunctiva and cornea to uvea and posterior segment, including the retina and optic nerve. The microfilariae
Onchocerciasis
eruption meters feet Coordinates Alofi - - - - Futuna 524 - - - ʻUvea 143 469 13°18′S 176°10′W / 13.30°S 176.17°W / -13.30; -176.17 (ʻUvea) Holocene
List of volcanoes in Wallis Islands
List_of_volcanoes_in_Wallis_Islands
of Sau?, Tamolevai, Keletaona, or Tu`i Sigave. On `Uvea (Wallis Island), there is only the Tui `Uvea or Hau (translated by the French as king/queen; from
Tu'i
1869), was a Queen of Uvea, ruling from 1858 until 1869. She introduced the title Lavelua for all the kings and queens of Uvea. She succeeded her brother
Falakika_Seilala
Island in Wallis and Futuna
Futuna articles History Islands Wallis (Uvea) Hoorn Islands Futuna Alofi Chiefdoms and districts Alo Kings Sigave Kings Uvea Kings Districts: Hahake Hihifo Mua
Alofi_Island
Medical condition
a rare medical condition in which there is uveitis (inflammation of the uvea in the eye) together with tubulointerstitial nephritis (inflammation of the
Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis
Tubulointerstitial_nephritis_and_uveitis
Village in Wallis and Futuna, France
28417; -176.23556 Country France Territory Wallis and Futuna Island Wallis Chiefdom Uvea District Hahake Population (2018) • Total 436 Time zone UTC+12
Ahoa
King of Tonga from 1845 to 1893
to Christianity and led a group of men to Uvea in 1835. Ngongo and his men were massacred. The king of Uvea offered to send tribute and requested forgiveness
George_Tupou_I
Futuna is divided into three traditional chiefdoms (royaumes coutumiers): Uvea, on the island of Wallis, Sigave, on the western part of the island of Futuna
Politics_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Traditional Samoan dance
throughout western Polynesia, most notably in Samoa, The Kingdom of Tonga, Uvea, Futuna, and Tokelau. The Tongan version is called the tau'olunga. The word
Taualuga
Overview of French regional flags
Flag of Saint-Pierre Wallis and Futuna Flag of Alo Flag of Sigavé Flag of ʻUvea The banner of arms of Brittany, flag of the Duchy of Brittany and the province
Flags of the regions of France
Flags_of_the_regions_of_France
French law cementing the status of an overseas territory
authorities, the traditional authorities, particularly the customary kings of Uvea, Alo, and Sigave, their ministers, and village chiefs, are officially recognized
Statute of Wallis and Futuna (1961)
Statute_of_Wallis_and_Futuna_(1961)
Line of Tongan kings
Tuluvota, a Fijian Takalaua – assassinated by Tamasia and Malofafa from ʻUvea and Futuna while taking his bath in the Tolopona stream at Alakifonua; a
Tuʻi_Tonga
Malietoa Mata'afa Tuimaleali'ifano Pōmare dynasty House of Tupou House of Uvea House of Sigave House of Alo Chrisholm, Hugh (1911). "The Encyclopaedia Britannica:
List_of_noble_houses
American territory in Polynesia
well as smaller western Pacific chiefdoms and Polynesian outliers such as Uvea, Futuna, Tokelau, Tuvalu and bigger islands like the Samoa in the North.
American_Samoa
Subregion of Oceania
well as smaller western Pacific chiefdoms and Polynesian outliers such as Uvea, Futuna, Tokelau, and Tuvalu. Commerce and exchange routes between the western
Polynesia
Island's Name Island group(s) Country/Countries ʻUvea (Wallis) ʻUvea Mo Futuna France U Thant New York United States Uncatena Elizabeth Islands, Massachusetts
List_of_islands_by_name_(U)
Overview of political and geographical subdivisions by area
Djibouti. Wallis and Futuna 200 French overseas collectivity. Includes Île Uvéa (Wallis Island), Île Futuna (Futuna Island), Île Alofi, and 20 islets. Capellen
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_(all)
Scattering of light by tiny particles in a colloidal suspension
further back in the iris, which is a light absorber called the epithelium or uvea that is colored brownish-black. The brightness or intensity of scattered
Tyndall_effect
Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of three main islands, Wallis (Uvea), Futuna, and Alofi, along with several offshore islets. These islands have
List of birds of Wallis and Futuna
List_of_birds_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
French politician
Wallis and Futuna and Uvea. His paternal grandmother was Aloisia Brial, the former ruler and queen of Uvea of the polity of Uvea. His cousins are French
Gil_Brial
Name list
player Sosefo Mautāmakia I (died 1933), king of Uvea Sosefo Mautāmakia II (r. 1916–1918), king of Uvea Sosefo Panuve (born 1987), Wallisian athlete Sosefo
Sosefo
Uvea wallis island
Naval_Intelligence_Handbooks
Overview of and topical guide to Wallis and Futuna
island groups lying about 260 km apart: Wallis Islands (Uvea), in the north Wallis Island (Uvea) Hoorn Islands (Futuna Islands), in the south Futuna Alofi
Outline_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
ursine, Ursus ut-, us- use Latin uti, usus abuse, disuse, use, usual, utilitarian, utility uv- grape Latin uva uvea, uvula uxor- wife Latin uxor uxoricide
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/U
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/U
Archaeological site in Wallis and Futuna
of Mata Utu and northeast of Halalo in the Mua District on Wallis Island (Uvea). The site was a fortified Tongan settlement called Kolo Nui and the whole
Talietumu
was a Wallisian customary chief of the Mua District who ruled as King of Uvea from 1831 to 1832. A descendant of King Vehi'ika, he took advantage of the
Takala
Term to denote social rank in Polynesian culture
are designated by the royal families to be customary kings: the Lavelua in Uvea, the Tu'i Sigave and the Tuiagaifo in Futuna. Wallisian and Futunan society
'Aliki
Species of tree
persimmon, is a tree in the family Ebenaceae that is native to Fiji, Tonga, Uvea, and Futuna. It is called 'mapa in the Tongan language. Blench, Roger. "Fruits
Diospyros_major
Former king of Uvea
Soane Toke was a king of Uvea (Wallis island, South Pacific), ruling for one day on 11 December 1953. He was preceded by Kapeliele Tufele III, and succeeded
Soane_Toke
This is a list of current and former female monarchs regardless of title, including queens regnant, empresses regnant, pharaohs and monarchs by other titles
List_of_female_monarchs
with each other to form coalition governments. Electoral calendar Electoral system 'Uvea mo Futuna (Wallis and Futuna online magazine) v t e v t e v t e
Elections in Wallis and Futuna
Elections_in_Wallis_and_Futuna
Bilateral relations
of Tonga Vai (October 26, 2010). "Tonga's Oral History ( Fiji / Samoa / Uvea / Futuna )". Matavuvale Network. Archived from the original on 15 November
Samoa–Tonga_relations
(August 2004) 17 Noirmoutier Bay of Biscay 9,813 (January 2006) 18 Wallis (aka Uvea) Pacific Ocean 9,227 (July 2008) 19 Bora Bora Pacific Ocean 8,927 (August
List_of_islands_of_France
Medicine delivery method to the eye
treatment of different lesions, such as in the cornea, sclera, anterior uvea and vitreous. Antibiotics and corticosteroids can be administered by this
Subconjunctival_injection
Futuna articles History Islands Wallis (Uvea) Hoorn Islands Futuna Alofi Chiefdoms and districts Alo Kings Sigave Kings Uvea Kings Districts: Hahake Hihifo Mua
Football_in_Wallis_and_Futuna
Futuna articles History Islands Wallis (Uvea) Hoorn Islands Futuna Alofi Chiefdoms and districts Alo Kings Sigave Kings Uvea Kings Districts: Hahake Hihifo Mua
Demographics of Wallis and Futuna
Demographics_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Island in the Hoorn island group
Catholic. Although the island is closer to Tonga and farther from Samoa than ʻUvea, the vernacular and culture are more Samoan. Futuna is where Pierre Chanel
Futuna_(Wallis_and_Futuna)
List of lakes in the collectivity of Wallis and Futuna
Wallis (Uvea) 5.8 hectares (14 acres) 13°15′42″S 176°10′17″W / 13.26167°S 176.17139°W / -13.26167; -176.17139 Lake Kikila Southeast Wallis (Uvea) 10.5
List of lakes of Wallis and Futuna
List_of_lakes_of_Wallis_and_Futuna
Eyesight capabilities of horses
result, the optic disk is a blind spot within the eye. The vascular tunic (or uvea) is made up of the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris. The choroid has
Equine_vision
One of Samoa's four paramount chiefs
Polynesian polities including Lau group of islands (eastern Fiji), Niue, 'Uvea, Futuna, 'Upolu, and Savai'i). Tu'i Tonga Talakaifaiki established a long-term
Malietoa
Trilithon in Tonga
for mortals to handle. Maui was supposed to have obtained the stones from ʻUvea Island, and carried them to Tonga in a giant canoe. Historical analysis
Haʻamonga_ʻa_Maui
Hospital in Karnataka, India
Neurophthalmology clinic, Low Visual Aids clinic and a Vitreo-retinal & Uvea clinic. Hundreds of ophthalmologists have been trained at this institute
Minto_Eye_Hospital
Indian ophthalmologist
specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and also heads the Vitreo-Retinal, Uvea and ROP services at RPC-AIIMS. Kumar was born in September 1956. After graduating
Atul_Kumar_(ophthalmologist)
Official or native language(s) (alphabet/script) Wallis and Futuna Mata Utu Wallis-et-Futuna ʻUvea mo Futuna Mata Utu Matāʻutu French Wallisian Futunan
List of countries and dependencies and their capitals in native languages
List_of_countries_and_dependencies_and_their_capitals_in_native_languages
Burial sites in Tonga
shape. The story that the slabs were moved by magic means from ʻUvea to Tonga is a myth. ʻUvea is volcanic and is geologically unsuitable. This fact has always
Langi_(burial)
Samoan percussion
gained much popularity among other neighbouring Polynesian Islands such as Uvea and Futuna, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Niue. There are five main Samoan wooden slit
Pate_(instrument)
UVEA
UVEA
UVEA
UVEA
Girl/Female
Teutonic American German French
Battle maiden.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Brassington.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vardhana winner of jambavans Love
Girl/Female
Greek
Cheerful.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Wise; Intelligent; Ingenious; Very Wise
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lord of Happiness
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
God of Wealth
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Jamaican, Japanese, Muslim, Polish, Tamil, Ukrainian
Spice; Date Tree; Palm Tree; Beauty of a God
Female
Hindi/Indian
Feminine form of Hindi Lalit, LALITA means "desirable" or "playful."Â
Girl/Female
Indian
Start
UVEA
UVEA
UVEA
UVEA
UVEA
n.
The posterior pigmented layer of the iris; -- sometimes applied to the whole iris together with the choroid coat.