iritis

[ ahy-rahy-tis ]

/ aɪˈraɪ tɪs /

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noun Ophthalmology.

inflammation of the iris of the eye.

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Origin of iritis

First recorded in 1810–20; ir(is) + -itis

OTHER WORDS FROM iritis

i·rit·ic

[ahy-rit-ik], /aɪˈrɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby iritis

iris-nevus syndrome, iris-out, iris pit, iris shutter, iritic, iritis, iritomy, irk, irksome, Irkutsk, IRL

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How to use iritis in a sentence

In this stage iritis is liable to occur, and if it is not properly diagnosed and treated it will result in blindness.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
It is usually distinguishable from acute iritis by the pupil being evenly dilated and discoloration of the iris being absent.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
In cases of iris bomb where iritis is still present, and in cases of cysts of the iris, transfixion is all that is necessary.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The immediate action of Mercury in checking inflammation is often very apparent in the case of Iritis.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland

Cases of chronic iritis with adhesions and old pleural adhesions are also suited for this method of procedure.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for iritis

iritis

/ (aɪˈraɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the iris of the eye

Derived forms of iritis

iritic (aɪˈrɪtɪk), adjective

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Medical definitions for iritis

iritis

[ ī-rī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the iris.