keratitis

[ ker-uh-tahy-tis ]

/ ˌkɛr əˈtaɪ tɪs /

inflammation of the cornea.

Origin of keratitis

First recorded in 1855–60; kerat- + -itis

If the disease advances, keratitis results, with its train of unfavorable symptoms.

Special Report on Diseases of Cattle |U.S. Department of Agriculture
When it does occur it takes place in corneæ that have suffered from keratitis.

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

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 |Various
Care should be taken to see that no keratitis punctata is present before the operation is undertaken.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various

We must at least require to be assured that the squint began after the keratitis.

Schweigger on Squint |C. Schweigger

keratitis

/ (ˌkɛrəˈtaɪtɪs) /

inflammation of the cornea

keratitis

[ kĕr′ə-tī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the cornea.