Meaning & use
iridocyclitis
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Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body of the eye, causing pain, redness, and blurred vision.
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The ophthalmologist diagnosed iridocyclitis and prescribed steroid eye drops.
Untreated iridocyclitis can lead to complications such as glaucoma.
A note on using this word
Combines 'iritis' (inflammation of the iris) and 'cyclitis' (inflammation of the ciliary body); a form of anterior uveitis.
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anterior uveitis
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