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episcleritis

/ˌep.ɪ.skləˈraɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌep.ɪ.skləˈraɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением эписклеры — тонкого слоя ткани, покрывающего белую часть глаза.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue covering the white part of the eye.

uncountable

  1. Medical conditionC2formalmedical

    Inflammation of the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye.

    ruЭписклерит

    • The patient was diagnosed with episcleritis after complaining of eye redness and discomfort.
    • Episcleritis is usually a benign condition that resolves on its own.
    • Treatment for episcleritis may include anti-inflammatory eye drops.
    • Episcleritis can sometimes be associated with autoimmune disorders.
Forms
  • episcleritides plural form
  • episcleritises plural form
  • episcleritides' possessive plural form
  • episcleritises' possessive plural form
  • episcleritis's possessive singular form