scleritis

[ skli-rahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the sclera.

scleritis

/ ˌsklɪərəʊˈtaɪtɪs; sklɪəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. pathol inflammation of the sclera

Word History and Origins

Origin of scleritis¹

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

Example Sentences

Deep scleritis with its attendant complications is altogether a more serious disease.

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

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Superficial scleritis occurs in both sexes with about equal frequency.

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Scleritis may occur in circumscribed patches or may be diffused in the shape of a belt round the cornea.

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

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