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Chemosis

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Che`mo´sis
n.1.(Med.) Inflammatory swelling of the conjunctival tissue surrounding the cornea.
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Noun1.chemosis - edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
dropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema - swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
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Inferior erosion produces palatal swelling, and superior erosion produces proptosis, chemosis, erythema, and restriction of extraocular movements.
Cholesteatoma of the maxillary sinus by Karthik, Shamanna / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The most commonly presenting clinical symptoms and signs of orbital Echinococcosis are: nonpulsatile, nontender exophthalmos (as in our cases), visual disturbances, papilledema, diplopia, chemosis, eyelid edema, conjunctivitis and hypopyon.
Orbital hydatid cyst in childhood: a report of two cases by Fountas, Kostas N. / Southern Medical Journal
Eyelid edema, conjunctival injection, and chemosis also occurred frequently as well as lagophtalmos (inability to close the eyelids) (see Table 1).
Critical issues on Graves' ophthalmopathy by Rocchi, Roberto / Medical Laboratory Observer
 
 
 
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