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iritis
[ ahy-rahy-tis ]
iritis
/ aɪˈraɪtɪs; aɪˈrɪtɪk /
noun
- inflammation of the iris of the eye
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Derived Forms
- iritic, adjective
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Other Words From
- i·rit·ic [ahy-, rit, -ik], adjective
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Example Sentences
In this stage iritis is liable to occur, and if it is not properly diagnosed and treated it will result in blindness.
It is usually distinguishable from acute iritis by the pupil being evenly dilated and discoloration of the iris being absent.
In cases of iris bomb where iritis is still present, and in cases of cysts of the iris, transfixion is all that is necessary.
The immediate action of Mercury in checking inflammation is often very apparent in the case of Iritis.
Cases of chronic iritis with adhesions and old pleural adhesions are also suited for this method of procedure.
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