Definition

1. Noun:
   • Edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining: A medical condition characterized by swelling (edema) of the conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and lines the inside of the eyelids.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's severe allergic reaction presented with significant chemosis.
  • Chemosis is often a symptom of conjunctivitis or eye trauma.
  • The swelling from the chemosis made it difficult for him to close his eye completely.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Description: In medical contexts, "chemosis" specifically describes a blister-like, fluid-filled swelling of the conjunctiva. It is a sign, not a disease itself, and indicates underlying irritation or inflammation.
  • The ophthalmologist noted the pronounced chemosis as indicative of a serious inflammatory response.

Variants and Related Words

• Chemotic (adj): Relating to or affected by chemosis.
  • The chemotic tissue was very fragile.

Synonyms

• Conjunctival edema: The technical term for swelling of the conjunctiva.
• Conjunctival swelling: A more general descriptive term.

Noun

1. edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining