Definition of Ophthalmia

1. Noun. Severe conjunctivitis.

Exact synonyms: Ophthalmitis
Specialized synonyms: Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Generic synonyms: Conjunctivitis, Pinkeye

Definition of Ophthalmia

1. n. An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of the eyeball.

Definition of Ophthalmia

1. Noun. ophthalmitis ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ophthalmia

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ophthalmia

1. An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of the eyeball. Origin: F. Ophthalmie, L. Ophthalmia, fr. Gr, fr. The eye, akin to E. Optic. See Optic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ophthalmia

ophiurioid
ophiurioids
ophiuroid
ophiuroidea
ophiuroids
ophritis
ophryitis
ophryogenes
ophryon
ophryons
ophryosis
ophryospinal angle
ophthalm-
ophthalmalgia
ophthalmectomy
ophthalmia (current term)
ophthalmia eczematosa
ophthalmia neonatorum
ophthalmia nivalis
ophthalmia nodosa
ophthalmias
ophthalmic
ophthalmic acid
ophthalmic artery
ophthalmic hyperthyroidism
ophthalmic nerve
ophthalmic ointment
ophthalmic plexus
ophthalmic solutions

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