ophthalmia


Definition: Meaning of, ophthalmia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɒfˈθalmɪə;ɒpˈθalmɪə /

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ophthalmia ophthalmias
  1. severe conjunctivitis
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ophthalmia used in phrases

  • ophthalmia neonatorum (noun)
    1. ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops
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