retinitis

[ ret-n-ahy-tis ]
/ ˌrɛt nˈaɪ tɪs /

noun Ophthalmology.

inflammation of the retina.

Origin of retinitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1860–65; see origin at retina, -itis

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British Dictionary definitions for retinitis

retinitis
/ (ˌrɛtɪˈnaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the retina

Word Origin for retinitis

C20: from New Latin, from retina + -itis

Medical definitions for retinitis

retinitis
[ rĕt′n-ītĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the retina.