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keratitis

/ˌker.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌker.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением роговицы, приводящее к слезотечению, боли в глазах и нечеткости зрения.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the cornea, resulting in watery, painful eyes and blurred vision.

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  1. Corneal inflammationC1formalmedical

    Inflammation of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, often resulting in watery, painful eyes and blurred vision.

    ruВоспаление роговицы

    • The patient was diagnosed with keratitis after complaining of eye pain and sensitivity to light.
    • Contact lens wearers are at a higher risk of developing keratitis.
    • Treatment for keratitis usually involves antibiotic or antiviral eye drops.
Forms
  • keratitides plural form
  • keratitises plural form
  • keratitides' possessive plural form
  • keratitises' possessive plural form
  • keratitis's possessive singular form