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ophthalmia Definition

oph·thal·mia (äf t̸hal′mē ə)

noun

a severe inflammation of the eyeball or conjunctiva
also ophthalmitis oph′·thal·mi′·tis (äf′t̸hal mīt′is, -t̸həl-)

Etymology: ME obtalmia < LL ophthalmia < Gr < ophthalmos, the eye: see ophthalmo-

ophthalmia Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • neonatorum: Elimination of corneal scarring caused by vitamin A deficiency, measles, or ophthalmia neonatorum.