choroiditis

[ kawr-oi-dahy-tis, kohr- ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. inflammation of the choroid coat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of choroiditis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; choroid, -itis

Example Sentences

At the same time, it is desirable to call attention to the recent observations of MacGillavray, Leber, and others,15 which suggest that a sympathetic ophthalmia is due to the extension of a septic choroiditis along the lymph-spaces of the optic nerve.

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The former is usually more superficial and uncomplicated, the latter deeper and complicated with corneal infiltration, irido-cyclitis and anterior choroiditis.

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The exudation may be fibrinous or purulent; the latter only as a result of injuries by which foreign bodies or septic matter are introduced into the eye or in metastatic choroiditis.

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In addition, iritis may be secondary to keratitis, scleritis or choroiditis.

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Vision suffers from extension of the infiltration to the cornea, or from iritis with its attendant synechiae, or from anterior choroiditis, and sometimes also from secondary glaucoma.

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