Disease or Syndrome
iridocyclitis
Subclass of:
Anterior uveitis;
Iris Diseases
Etymology:
Greek iris = rainbow + kyklos = circle + -itis = inflammation
Definitions related to iridocyclitis:
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A type of anterior uveitis, in which there is Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the iris and ciliary body characterized by exudates into the anterior chamber, discoloration of the iris, and constricted, sluggish pupil; symptoms include radiating pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and interference with vision.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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