Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cyclitis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cy-cli-tis
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

inflammation of the ciliary body

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"IOP may reach 40 mmHg or more, and spontaneous remission usually occurs; (3) mild cyclitis: a few white KPs accumulating in the lower half of the cornea, and minimal flare and/or a few inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber; (4) open iridocorneal angle without peripheral anterior synechia; (5) a slight decrease in vision, no visual field defect and normal optic disc at the early stage."

Etymology

From cycl- + -itis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: cycl
Suffix: itis

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does cyclitis mean?: inflammation of the ciliary body
Where does cyclitis come from?: From cycl- + -itis.

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