iritis
- noun
- /aɪˈraɪtɪs/
- Specialized
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iritis
- The following year, she developed an inflammatory condition in her eyes, which was diagnosed as bilateral iritis (greater in the right).
- bilateral iritis
Examples
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When a review of the patient's ophthalmologic examination revealed that he suffered from recurrent iritis and not interstitial keratitis or uveitis, the diagnosis of Cogan syndrome was questioned.
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The doctor explained that iritis can cause redness and significant discomfort, making it essential to seek treatment promptly.
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The patient's mother also had bilateral iritis.
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Her family history disclosed that one sister had bilateral iritis, Crohn's disease, and fluctuating hearing.
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So overall, the combo of using those meds overtime heals the iritis up pretty well.
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Extra-articular features can include iritis, uveitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Iritis, iridocyclitis, and uveitis have long taxed the minds of inquiring physicians and ophthalmologists.
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Emily may have suffered from both astigmatism and iritis—but they’re also large, dreamy, and a little amused.
Blog text (13) -
Iritis (anterior uveitis) has been associated with a few cases of relapsing fever in the southwestern United States (27), which were probably caused by B. turicatae.
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After struggling for months, she was finally diagnosed with iritis, which explained the ongoing pain and vision problems in her left eye.
Synonyms
Swelling and pain in the colored part of the eye and nearby tissue that makes vision worse
Swelling and redness of the middle layer of the eye that causes pain or blurred vision
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Iritis comes from the Greek word iris meaning 'rainbow' or 'the colored part of the eye', and the ending -itis meaning 'inflammation', like in arthritis. So iritis is inflammation of the iris, which is why it causes pain, redness, and problems with vision.
