Retinitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the retina.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of genetic disorders that lead to progressive vision loss due to retinitis.
- Retinitis caused by viral infections such as rubella can result in severe vision impairment.
- Retinitis caused by bacterial infections such as tuberculosis can lead to blindness if left untreated.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with retinitis caused by an inflammatory response to a parasitic infection.
- Untreated retinitis can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness in severe cases.