Choroidocyclitis

/ˌkɔr.ɔɪ.doʊ.saɪˈklaɪ.tɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of both the choroid layer and the ciliary body of the eye, a type of posterior uveitis affecting both structures simultaneously.

Etymology

From 'choroid' plus 'cyclitis' (inflammation of the ciliary body), combining two anatomical terms with the suffix '-itis.' This compound medical term describes a specific pattern of eye inflammation.

Kelly Says

When both the choroid and ciliary body get inflamed at the same time, your eye really suffers—it can affect focusing, drainage, and blood supply all at once, making it one of the trickier eye conditions to treat!

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