rubeosis

rubeosis

 [roo″be-o´sis] redness.rubeosis i´ridis a condition characterized by a new formation of vessels and connective tissue on the surface of the iris, frequently seen in diabetics.

ru·be·o·sis

(rū'bē-ō'sis), Reddish discoloration, as of the skin. [L. ruber, red, + G. -osis, condition]

ru·be·o·sis

(rū'bē-ō'sis) 1. Reddish discoloration, as of the skin. 2. Neovascularization of the iris seen in ocular ischemic diseases. [L. ruber, red, + G. -osis, condition]