Definition of scleritis in English:
scleritis
noun sklɪəˈrʌɪtɪsskləˈrʌɪtɪsskləˈraɪdəs
mass nounMedicine Inflammation of the sclera of the eye.
Example sentencesExamples
- Among the variations of scleritis, necrotizing scleritis with inflammation is the most destructive.
- Conditions requiring referral to an ophthalmologist are orbital cellulitis, hyphaema, scleritis, iritis or uveitis, acute angle closure glaucoma, and corneal abrasions (unless very superficial).
- The four main causes of painful red eyes are corneal lesions, uveitis, acute glaucoma, and scleritis.
Definition of scleritis in US English:
scleritis
nounskləˈrīdəsskləˈraɪdəs
Medicine Inflammation of the sclera.
Example sentencesExamples
- The four main causes of painful red eyes are corneal lesions, uveitis, acute glaucoma, and scleritis.
- Among the variations of scleritis, necrotizing scleritis with inflammation is the most destructive.
- Conditions requiring referral to an ophthalmologist are orbital cellulitis, hyphaema, scleritis, iritis or uveitis, acute angle closure glaucoma, and corneal abrasions (unless very superficial).