Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the uvea of the eye: Uveitis is a medical condition characterized by swelling and irritation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. This layer includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with anterior uveitis, which caused pain and redness in the eye.
  • Chronic uveitis can lead to complications such as cataracts or glaucoma if not treated properly.
  • Her blurred vision was a symptom of uveitis.

Advanced Usage

• "Idiopathic uveitis": Uveitis for which the exact cause is unknown.
  • Most cases of uveitis in young adults are idiopathic.
• "Granulomatous uveitis": A specific type of uveitis characterized by certain inflammatory cells.
  • The biopsy suggested a granulomatous uveitis, which required a different treatment approach.

Variants and Related Words

• Uveal (adj): Pertaining to the uvea.
  • The uveal tract is vital for nourishing the eye.
• Uveitic (adj): Relating to or affected by uveitis.
  • The uveitic inflammation was responding to steroid drops.

Synonyms

• Iritis: Specifically refers to inflammation of the iris, which is a part of the uvea and a common form of anterior uveitis.
• Intraocular inflammation: A broader term for inflammation inside the eye, which includes uveitis.

Related Phrases

• "Anterior uveitis": Inflammation affecting the front part of the uvea (the iris and ciliary body).
  • Anterior uveitis is the most common form.
• "Posterior uveitis": Inflammation affecting the back part of the uvea (the choroid).
  • Posterior uveitis can affect the retina and is often more severe.

Noun

1. inflammation of the uvea of the eye