‖n. [ NL., fr. L. uva grape. ] (Anat.) The posterior pigmented layer of the iris; -- sometimes applied to the whole iris together with the choroid coat. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. uva grape. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, grapes; specifically, designating an organic acid, C7H8O3 (also called pyrotritartaric acid), obtained as a white crystalline substance by the decomposition of tartaric and pyrotartaric acids. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From L. uva a grape. So called because it may be produced indirectly from tartaric acid, which is found in the grape. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, CH3C6H3(CO2H)2, obtained as a white crystalline substance by the partial oxidation of mesitylene; -- called also mesitic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid which is obtained as a white crystalline substance by the action of ammonia on pyrotartaric acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL., dim of L. uva a grape, the uvula. ] (Anat.) The pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term is also applied to a somewhat similar lobe on the under side of the cerebellum and to another on the inner surface of the neck of the bladder. [ 1913 Webster ]
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