The uvea (/ˈjuːviə/; derived from Latin: uva meaning "grape"), also called the uveal layer, uveal coat, uveal tract, vascular tunic or vascular layer,...
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Wallis (island) (redirect from Uvea (island))
Wallis (Wallisian: ʻUvea) is a Polynesian atoll/island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French overseas collectivity (collectivité d'outre-mer, or...
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ʻUvea (Wallisian: ʻUvea, French: Royaume coutumier de Uvea) is one of the three official chiefdoms (Royaume coutumier, lit. 'customary kingdom') of the...
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Wallis and Futuna (redirect from Uvea mo Futuna)
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)...
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Flag of Wallis and Futuna (redirect from Flag of Uvea)
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)...
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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...
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West Uvean language (redirect from Faga Uvea)
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...
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Wallisian language (redirect from East Uvea language)
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...
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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...
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Ouvea parakeet (redirect from Uvea Parakeet)
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 in the Loyalty...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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specific areas of predominant inflammation. In most cases, along with the uvea, the retina, vitreous humor, optic nerve or lens are also involved. Panuitis...
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Kava culture (section ʻUvea (Wallis))
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...
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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...
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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...
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is used in radiotherapy of eye tumors, mainly malignant melanomas of the uvea. Ruthenium-centered complexes are being researched for possible anticancer...
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Mua District (redirect from Mua ('Uvea))
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...
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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...
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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...
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Hihifo District (redirect from Hihifo ('Uvea))
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...
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Ouvéa (local pronunciation: [uˈve.a]) or Uvea is a commune in the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific...
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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...
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the deeper structures. The middle layer, known as the vascular tunic or uvea, consists of the choroid, ciliary body, pigmented epithelium and iris. The...
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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...
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Island (area 30 km2, pop. 1880) (The third royal chiefdom is Uvea.) Wallis Island (Uvea) 14°16′57″S 178°08′59″W / 14.28250°S 178.14972°W / -14.28250;...
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Saint-Pierre Flag of Miquelon-Langlade Wallis and Futuna Flag of Alo Flag of Uvea Flag of Sigave Registered at the French Society of Vexillology. Variants...
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Futuna retained more of its pre-Tongan cultural features, while Wallis (Uvea) underwent greater fundamental changes in its society, language, and culture...
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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...
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