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Keratitis

OphthalmologyImportant

Inflammation of the cornea that causes pain, redness, and blurred vision, and can threaten sight if untreated.

Korean

각막염

각막에 염증이 생겨 통증, 충혈, 시야 흐림을 일으키고 방치하면 시력을 위협할 수 있는 질환.

French

Kératite

Inflammation de la cornée causant douleur, rougeur et vision floue, pouvant menacer la vue si elle n'est pas traitée.

Word parts

  • kerat/oRoot(Greek) Hard, horny tissue, cornea
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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