Ophthalmia
Pronunciation : Oph*thal"mi*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. ophthalmie, L. ophthalmia, fr. Gr. optic. See Optic.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of the eyeball.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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