Term Name: | suppurative uveitis |
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Definition: | A uveitis characterized by inflammation and pus formation of the uvea, which are the pigmented layers of the eye consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, and has_symptom pain, blurry vision, and eye redness. Suppurative uveitis is typically caused by infection, especially by bacterial infection post-operatively or post-traumatically. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:13140] ( DOID:13140 ) |