noun
- Plural of keratitis; inflammations of the cornea of the eye.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed multiple keratitises in patients with severe dry eye syndrome.
- Viral keratitises can cause significant vision problems if left untreated.
- The study examined various keratitises caused by different bacterial infections.
- Recurrent keratitises may require long-term management and monitoring.