keratitis

noun

ker·​a·​ti·​tis ˌker-ə-ˈtī-təs 

plural keratitides ˌker-ə-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of the cornea of the eye

Examples of keratitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More serious complications can arise if the virus spreads to the eyes, leading to a condition called herpes simplex keratitis, which can cause blurred vision and even permanent damage if left untreated. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

This can lead to serious eye infections like keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea caused by bacteria or fungi. —Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024

The Company is also developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others. —Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024

The Company is developing drugs against a number of viral diseases including oral and genital Herpes, viral diseases of the eye including EKC and herpes keratitis, H1N1 swine flu, H5N1 bird flu, seasonal Influenza, HIV, Hepatitis C, Rabies, Dengue fever, and Ebola virus, among others. —Kansas City Star, 23 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French kératite, from Greek kerat-, kéras "horn" + French -ite -itis — more at kerato-

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

keratitis

noun

ker·​a·​ti·​tis ˌker-ə-ˈtīt-əs 

plural keratitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz 

: 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