keratitis

noun ker·a·ti·tis \ ˌker-ə-ˈtī-təs \

Definition of keratitis

plural keratitides play \ˌker-ə-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz\

:inflammation of the cornea of the eye

Recent Examples of keratitis from the Web

Another potential concern is HSV keratitis, when the virus from the cold sores spreads to the eyes, causing an infection of the cornea and potentially blindness.

— caroline picard, Good Housekeeping, "Mom Shares Terrifying Photos to Warn Parents After Baby Breaks Out in Cold Sores," 31 July 2017
With Bacteria In 2010, Jeng coauthored a study on ulcerative keratitis, a kind of eye infection that leads to inflammation and pain.

— markham heid, Time, "You Asked: What Type of Contact Lenses Should I Wear?," 6 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of keratitis

New Latin

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First Known Use: 1858

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Medical Dictionary

keratitis

noun ker·a·ti·tis \ ˌker-ə-ˈtīt-əs \

medical Definition of keratitis

plural keratitides play \-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz\

:inflammation of the cornea of the eye characterized by burning or smarting, blurring of vision, and sensitiveness to light and caused by infectious or noninfectious agents — called also corneitis; compare keratoconjunctivitis