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uveitis

American  
[yoo-vee-ahy-tis] / ˌyu viˈaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the uvea.


uveitis British  
/ ˌjuːvɪˈaɪtɪs, ˌjuːvɪˈɪtɪk /

noun

  1. inflammation of the uvea

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Other Word Forms

  • uveitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of uveitis

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

Example Sentences

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Overall, they found that the combination of different wavelengths can provide additional information about the underlying form of uveitis.

From Science Daily

The clock revealed that diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and uveitis cause accelerated aging within specific cell types.

From Science Daily

Optometrists who have gained extra qualifications will be able to prescribe medication, such as steroids and antibiotics used to treat common eye conditions like uveitis and conjunctivitis.

From BBC

When I was 7, I learned I had uveitis, an inflammatory disease of the eye.

From New York Times

According to the Mayo Clinic, uveitis is a form of eye inflammation that could be caused by infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease.

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