chemosis

[ke-mo´sis] edema of the conjunctiva of the eye.

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(kē-mō'sis), Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva, forming a swelling around the cornea. [G. chēmē, a yawning, the cockle (from its gaping shell)]

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Edema of bulbar conjunctiva around the iris

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(kē-mō'sis) Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva, forming a swelling around the cornea. [G. chēmē, a yawning, the cockle (from its gaping shell)]

chemosis

Collection of fluid under the CONJUNCTIVA covering the white of the eye so that it balloons forward. Chemosis is an indication of severe inflammation, often from allergy. On resolution of the inflammation, the conjuctiva settles back into place.

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Severe oedema of the conjunctiva. See thyroid ophthalmopathy.

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noun edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining

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