English Explanatory Dictionary

ophthalmitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Severe conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva).

Pronunciation

/ˌɒfθælˈmaɪtɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ophthalmitis.wav

Word forms

ophthalmitis

Etymology

From ophthalmo- + -itis.

Synonyms

ophthalmia

Related words

pinkeye conjunctivitis
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