Inflammation of both the choroid and retina layers of the eye, often causing vision problems.
From 'chorioretinal' plus the medical suffix '-itis' (Greek for inflammation). This disease diagnosis emerged as ophthalmology developed in the 19th century.
Chorioretinitis can be caused by infections like toxoplasmosis or syphilis, which means your pet cat or a historical illness can affect your eyesight decades later—a spooky medical connection!
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