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Uveitis
Definition 1
An inflammatory process affecting a part of or the entire uvea. Causes include inflammatory agents (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster, leptospirosis) and systemic diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis). Patients present with pain and redness in the eye, light sensitivity, and blurred and decreased vision. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by inflammation to the uvea of the eye. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
Definition 3
Inflammation of part or all of the uvea, the middle (vascular) tunic of the eye, and commonly involving the other tunics (sclera and cornea, and the retina). (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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