n, pl  -tit*i*des   :  inflammation of the cornea of the eye characterized by burning or smarting, blurring of vision, and sensitiveness to light and caused by infectious or noninfectious agents - called also corneitis  - compare KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  car·di·tis 
 
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