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

Derived forms: ophthalmitises

Type of: conjunctivitis, pinkeye

Encyclopedia: Ophthalmitis