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i·ri·tis

 (ī-rī′tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the iris of the eye.


i·rit′ic (ī-rĭt′ĭk) adj.
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iritis

(aɪˈraɪtɪs)
n
(Pathology) inflammation of the iris of the eye
iritic adj
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i•ri•tis

(aɪˈraɪ tɪs)

n.
inflammation of the iris of the eye.
[1810–20; ir (is) + -itis]
i•rit•ic (aɪˈrɪt ɪk) adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.iritis - inflammation of the iris
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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Translations
Iritis
홍채염
iritisregenboogvliesontsteking

iri·tis

n. iritis, infl. del iris.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

iritis

n iritis f
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Acthar Gel is FDA-approved for the treatment of severe acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa such as: keratitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, diffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditis, optic neuritis, chorioretinitis and anterior segment inflammation.
Besides, ocular involvement, such as blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis, iritis, scleritis, and acute retinal necrosis, may occur in patients with HZO.
While maximum discussion focuses on the long term microvascular complication of retinopathy,1 diabetes can lead to other acute and chronic ophthalmic disorders as well.2 Some of these disorders include dry eye, infections, iritis, glaucoma and cataract.
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As for the manifestations not including the joints, changes in the eyes are the most frequent: conjunctivitis (35%), iritis (5%), acute anterior uveitis, corneal ulcers, episcleritis and retrobulbar neuritis.
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