ophthalmitis

[ of-thal-mahy-tis, -thuhl-, op- ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. ophthalmia.

ophthalmitis

/ ˌɒfθælˈmaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the eye

Other Words From

• oph·thal·mit·ic [of-thal-, mit, -ik, -th, uh, l-, op-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ophthalmitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; ophthalm-, -itis

Example Sentences

This so-called sympathetic ophthalmitis is of a malignant type, causing destruction of the sympathizing eye.

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