Definitions for: Ophthalmia


[n] severe conjunctivitis



Webster (1913) Definition: Oph*thal"mi*a, n. [F. ophthalmie, L. ophthalmia,
fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? the eye, akin to E. optic. See Optic.]
(Med.)
An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of
the eyeball.

Synonyms: ophthalmitis

See Also: conjunctivitis, ophthalmia neonatorum, pinkeye

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