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iris (eyes)

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Definición

  • Information 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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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38993

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