Choroidoiritis

/ˌkɔr.ɔɪ.doʊ.aɪˈraɪ.tɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the choroid layer and the iris of the eye, another form of uveitis affecting the anterior and middle portions of the eye.

Etymology

From 'choroid' plus 'iritis' (inflammation of the iris), combining two eye structures with the medical suffix '-itis.' Describes simultaneous inflammation of two distinct eye components.

Kelly Says

Choroidoiritis can be painful and cause serious complications because both the choroid's blood supply system and the iris (which controls pupil size) are affected, disrupting multiple eye functions!

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