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ophthalmia
oph·thal·mi·a [ op thálmee ə, of thálmee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
eye inflammation: inflammation of the eye, especially of the conjunctiva and surrounding area
[14th century. Via late Latin< Greek< ophthalmos "eye" (see ophthalmo-)]
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