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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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Physical examination at the eye hospital demonstrated a painful left eye with 3+ chemosis in the eyelids and conjunctiva and symblepharon at the lower pole of the eye.
Ocular vaccinia infection in laboratory worker, Philadelphia, 2004 by Johnson, Caroline C. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The orbital involvement had caused proptosis and chemosis.
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the frontal sinus: case report and ... by Butugan, Ossamu / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Conjunctival chemosis (oedema), otherwise known as 'ventilator eye' is viewed as the result of the adverse physiological effects of ventilatory support and the drugs used to facilitate artificial respiratory support.
Eye Care for Intensive Care Patients. (Best Practice) by Australian Nursing Journal
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