Disease or Syndrome
endophthalmitis
[ en-dof-thal-mahy-tis, -dop- ]
Subclass of:
Eye Infection
Etymology:
Greek endon = within + ophthalmos = eye + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to endophthalmitis:
  • An infectious process affecting the internal structures of the eye.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Inflammation of the intraocular fluids or tissues usually with microbial organisms.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • Inflammation of the intraocular space, usually due to infection.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Suppurative inflammation of the tissues of the internal structures of the eye frequently associated with an infection.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the internal structures of the eye.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
  • Endophthalmitis is an inflammatory condition of the intraocular cavities (ie, the aqueous and/or vitreous humor) usually caused by infection. Noninfectious (sterile) endophthalmitis may result from various causes such as retained native lens material after an operation or from toxic agents.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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