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Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis — a condition characterized by chronic low grade inflammation of the ciliary body and iris (anterior uveitis) affecting one eye and depigmentation of the affected iris (heterochromia). Glaucoma and cataract can develop in the affected eye … The new mediacal dictionary
cyclitis — Inflammation of the ciliary body. [G. kyklos, circle (ciliary body), + itis, inflammation] Fuchs heterochromic c. SYN: Fuchs syndrome. heterochromic c. a chronic inflammatory c. in which the iris of the affe … Medical dictionary
cyclitis — n. inflammation of the ciliary body of the eye (see uveitis). See also: Fuchs heterochromic cyclitis … The new mediacal dictionary
Fuchs — Ernst, Austrian ophthalmologist, 1851–1930. See F. adenoma, angle of F., F. heterochromic cyclitis, F. coloboma, F. endothelial dystrophy, F. black spot, F. spur, F. stomas, under stoma, F. syndrome, F. uveitis, Dalen F. nodules, under nodule … Medical dictionary
Uveitis — Inflammation of the uvea, the part of the eye that collectively refers to the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body: {{}}The iris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye that surrounds the pupil. The choroid of the eye: The thin… … Medical dictionary
Heterochromia iridum — Not to be confused with Heterochromatin or dichromatic (disambiguation). Heterochromia Classification and external resources A domesticated cat with complete heterochromia ICD … Wikipedia
Heterochromia — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Heterochromia ICD10 = H21.24 ICD9 = ICD9|364.53In anatomy, heterochromia refers to a difference in coloration, usually of the iris but also of hair or skin. Heterochromia is a result of the relative excess or lack… … Wikipedia
heterochromia — A difference in coloration in two structures which are normally alike in color. [hetero + G. chroma, color] atrophic h. h. iridis after trauma or inflammation, or in old age. binocular h. an increase or decrease in pigmentation of one eye, with… … Medical dictionary
heterochromia — n. colour difference in the iris of the eye, which is usually congenital but is occasionally secondary to inflammation of the iris (as in Fuchs heterochromic cyclitis). In heterochromia iridis one iris differs in colour from the other; in… … The new mediacal dictionary
uveitis — n. inflammation of any part of the uveal tract of the eye, either the iris (iritis), ciliary body (cyclitis), or choroid (choroiditis). Inflammation confined to the iris and ciliary body, which are commonly inflamed together, is called anterior… … The new mediacal dictionary
