Sympathetic ophthalmia — Classification and external resources ICD 10 H44.1 ICD 9 360.11 Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) is a granulomatous uveitis (a kind of inflammation) of both eyes following trauma … Wikipedia
sympathetic ophthalmia — n inflammation in an uninjured eye as a result of injury and inflammation of the other * * * transferred ophthalmia granulomatous inflammation of the uveal tract of the uninjured eye (the sympathizing eye) following some weeks after a wound… … Medical dictionary
sympathetic ophthalmia — noun : inflammation in an uninjured eye as a result of injury and inflammation of the other * * * Ophthalm. inflammation of one eye due to injury or disease of the other eye. [1870 75] * * * sympathetic ophthalmia, inflammation in one eye due to… … Useful english dictionary
sympathetic ophthalmia — Ophthalm. inflammation of one eye due to injury or disease of the other eye. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium
Ophthalmia — Inflammation of the eye. Also known as ophthalmitis. * * * 1. Severe, often purulent, conjunctivitis. 2. Inflammation of the deeper structures of the eye. [G.] catarrhal o. a mild form of conjunctivitis with mucopurulent secretion. caterpillar… … Medical dictionary
Uveitis — Inflammation of the uvea, the part of the eye that collectively refers to the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body: {{}}The iris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye that surrounds the pupil. The choroid of the eye: The thin… … Medical dictionary
Iritis — Inflammation of the iris. The iris is the circular, colored curtain in the front of the visible of the eye. (The opening of the iris forms the pupil.) * * * Inflammation of the iris. SEE ALSO: iridocyclitis, uveitis. fibrinous i. acute… … Medical dictionary
endophthalmitis — Inflammation of the tissues within the eyeball. [endo + G. ophthalmos, eye, + itis, inflammation] granulomatous e. a diffuse, chronic inflammation of intraocular tissues. e. ophthalmia nodosa e. due to intraocular … Medical dictionary
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium