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ophthalmia

DEFINITIONS OF: ophthalmia

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n severe conjunctivitis

Synonyms:
ophthalmitis
Types:
ophthalmia neonatorum
ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops
Type of:
conjunctivitis, pinkeye
inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
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