iritis

noun

iri·​tis ī-ˈrī-təs How to pronounce iritis (audio)
: inflammation of the iris of the eye

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This can be due to dry eye (shocker, right?) or an inflammatory condition like iritis, Dr. Maszczak says. Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Oct. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from iris

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iritis was in 1818

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“Iritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iritis. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

iritis

noun
iri·​tis ī-ˈrīt-əs How to pronounce iritis (audio)
: inflammation of the iris of the eye
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