keratitis
[ker-uh-tahy-tis]
- inflammation of the cornea.
Origin of keratitis
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When it does occur it takes place in corneæ that have suffered from keratitis.
GlaucomaVarious
We must at least require to be assured that the squint began after the keratitis.
Schweigger on SquintC. Schweigger
In addition, iritis may be secondary to keratitis, scleritis or choroiditis.
Keratitis, ker-a-tī′tis, n. inflammation of the cornea, either acute or chronic.
Care should be taken to see that no keratitis punctata is present before the operation is undertaken.
keratitis
- inflammation of the cornea
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keratitis
(kĕr′ə-tī′tĭs)
- Inflammation of the cornea.
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