Definition of Ophthalmia neonatorum

1. Noun. Ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops.

Generic synonyms: Ophthalmia, Ophthalmitis

Medical Definition of Ophthalmia neonatorum

1. Acute conjunctival inflammation in the newborn, usually caused by maternal gonococcal infection. The causative agent is neisseria gonorrhoeae. The baby's eyes are contaminated during passage through the birth canal. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ophthalmia Neonatorum

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

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