Definitions for Keratitis
ˌkɛr əˈtaɪ tɪsker·ati·tis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. keratitisnoun

   inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. keratitisnoun

   Inflammation of the cornea.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Keratitis

   Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the clear dome on the front surface of the eye, becomes inflamed. The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves any of the following symptoms: pain, impaired eyesight, photophobia (light sensitivity), red eye and a 'gritty' sensation.

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1. keratitis

   Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. It can be caused by various factors such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, exposure to ultraviolet light, or due to certain diseases or injuries. Symptoms may include redness, pain, blurred vision, light sensitivity, or excessive tearing or discharge. Severe cases can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Keratitisnoun

   inflammation of the cornea

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. ke`ras, -atos, horn + -itis.]

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1. Keratitis

   Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the front part of the eye, becomes inflamed. The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves impaired eyesight. May cause feelings of scratching each time individual blinks eye

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Keratitis

   ker-a-tī′tis, n. inflammation of the cornea, either acute or chronic.—n. Keratal′gia, pain in the cornea.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Keratitis

   Inflammation of the cornea.

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1. • Inflammation

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Keratitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Keratitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Keratitis in a Sentence

1. John Dart:

   Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare infection, but when it occurs, it has a devastating effect for a long period of time on the patient's life, only 70 % of patients were cured within 12 months. For the remaining 30 %, the treatment took over a year.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Keratitis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Keratitis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratitis
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Keratitis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Keratitis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Keratitis