Chorioretinitis

/ˌkɔːriəʊrɛtɪˈnaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of both the choroid and retina layers of the eye, often causing vision problems.

Etymology

From 'chorioretinal' plus the medical suffix '-itis' (Greek for inflammation). This disease diagnosis emerged as ophthalmology developed in the 19th century.

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