Canthitis

/kænˈθaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the canthus or corner of the eye, often characterized by redness, swelling, or irritation.

Etymology

From canthus (corner of eye) plus '-itis' (inflammation), a standard medical formation indicating an inflammatory condition.

Kelly Says

The '-itis' suffix is medical Latin's way of saying 'angry'—so canthitis means your eye corner is literally throwing a tantrum!

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