scleritis

[ skli-rahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the sclera.

scleritis

/ sklɪəˈraɪtɪs; ˌsklɪərəʊˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. pathol inflammation of the sclera

Word History and Origins

Origin of scleritis¹

First recorded in 1860–65; scler- + -itis

Example Sentences

The first was a 26 year old male who was left with two severe inflammatory reactions in the eye after receiving an eyeball tattoo; orbital cellulitis and posterior scleritis.

From Scientific American

Superficial scleritis or, as it is often called, episcleritis, is a long-continued disease which is associated with very varying degrees of discomfort.

From Project Gutenberg

Old cases of rheumatic scleritis, entirely unaffected by the routine treatment of salicylates and iodide, have often cleared up entirely under electrolytic treatment.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Deep scleritis is more persistent and less subject to periods of intermission than episcleritis.

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