ophthalmia

ophthalmia definition - medical

oph·thal·mi·a (ŏf-thălˈmē-ə, ŏp-)

noun
  1. Severe, often purulent conjunctivitis.
  2. Inflammation of the deep eye structures. Also called ophthalmitis.

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