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Noun: ophthalmia  óf'thal-mee-u
  1. Severe conjunctivitis
    "Neonatal ophthalmia can be prevented with antibiotic eye drops at birth";
    - ophthalmitis

Derived forms: ophthalmias

Type of: conjunctivitis, pinkeye

Encyclopedia: Ophthalmia