Crossword-Solution: KERATITIS
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Keratitis | n. | Inflammation of the cornea. |
We have 1 clue for the answer “KERATITIS”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Corneal inflammation | 1 answer |
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Dermatological complaint
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Hint 1 meaning
An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the
presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the
discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin
covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Hint 2 anagram
AECZME
Hint 3 another clue
eruption
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Sentences with KERATITIS (5)
The ophthalmia and keratitis were possibly caused by the irritating substances applied to the wound by the Chinese doctors.
Recently Fuchs has reported his experience in cornea-grafting in sections, as a substitute for von Hippel's method, in parenchymatous keratitis and corneal staphyloma, and though not eminently successful himself, he considers the operation worthy of trial in cases that are without help, and doomed to blindness.
The seventh was under treatment for interstitial keratitis and tuberculous ulceration of the lips and throat.
One eye case in every 180 has interstitial keratitis, according to reliable figures.[9] Of 152 with this trouble, only 60 per cent recovered useful eye-sight and the remaining 40 per cent were disabled partly or completely.
There are other common causes of blindness in children, one of which is phlyetenular keratitis, usually the result of poor or improper feeding, or lack of ventilation, and it often leaves the cornea badly scarred.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Boston Globe.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (2007).