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iritis

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i·ri·tis  (-rts)
n.
Inflammation of the iris of the eye.
[ir(is) + -itis.]
i·ritic (-rtk) adj.
iritis [aɪˈraɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the iris of the eye
iritic  [aɪˈrɪtɪk] adj
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Noun1.iritis - inflammation of the iris
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


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