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uveitis

[ yoo-vee-ahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the uvea.


uveitis

/ ˌjuːvɪˈaɪtɪs; ˌjuːvɪˈɪtɪk /

noun

  1. inflammation of the uvea


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Derived Forms

  • uveitic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • u·ve·it·ic [yoo-vee-, it, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of uveitis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1840–50; uvea, -itis

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