Definitions for iritis

iritis i·ri·tis

Spelling: [ahy-rahy-tis]
IPA: /aɪˈraɪ tɪs/

Iritis is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 36 anagrams from letters in iritis (iiirst).

Definitions for iritis

noun

  1. inflammation of the iris of the eye.

Origin of iritis

First recorded in 1810-20; ir(is) + -itis

Examples for iritis

The exudation may, as in iritis, be serous, plastic or purulent.

In cases of iris bomb where iritis is still present, and in cases of cysts of the iris, transfixion is all that is necessary.

In July, 1878, the wife had iritis, and after that gummata on the leg.

The immediate action of Mercury in checking inflammation is often very apparent in the case of iritis.

The average age at the time the iritis commenced was five months and a half.

It is remarkable that iritis very seldom occurs as a complication of acute articular rheumatism.

iritis is frequently produced by rheumatism, as well as by scrofula and gout, and often places the sight in great peril.

Iridectomy for iritis should be performed when the inflammation has entirely subsided.

In addition, iritis may be secondary to keratitis, scleritis or choroiditis.

If a case of iritis be left to itself or treated without the use of a mydriatic, posterior synechiae almost invariably form.

Word Value for iritis
Scrable

6

Words with friends

6

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