- phlyctenular
- Relating to a phlyctenula.
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phlyc·ten·u·lar flik-'ten-yə-lər adj marked by or associated with phlyctenules <\phlyctenular conjunctivitis>
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Phlyctenular — Phlyc*ten u*lar, a. [Gr. ? a blister or pustule.] (Med.) Characterized by the presence of small pustules, or whitish elevations resembling pustules; as, phlyctenular ophthalmia. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
phlyctenular — ˈtenyələ(r) adjective Etymology: New Latin phlyctenula + English ar : marked by or associated with phlyctenules phlyctenular conjunctivitis … Useful english dictionary
phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis — keratoconjunctivitis marked by the formation of a phlyctenule at the corneal limbus; it has been associated with malnutrition, tuberculosis, and staphylococcus sensitivity. Called also phlyctenular keratitis, phlyctenular ophthalmia, and strumous … Medical dictionary
phlyctenular pannus — pannus associated with phlyctenular keratitis, the vascularization running all the way around the periphery of the limbus and extending toward the center … Medical dictionary
phlyctenular — phlyc·ten·u·lar … English syllables
phlyctenular conjunctivitis — a type of conjunctivitis marked by small vesicles or ulcers, each surrounded by a reddened zone; called also eczematous or scrofular c. See also phlyctenulosis … Medical dictionary
phlyctenular keratitis — see under keratoconjunctivitis … Medical dictionary
phlyctenular ophthalmia — see under keratoconjunctivitis … Medical dictionary
eczematous conjunctivitis — phlyctenular c … Medical dictionary
scrofular conjunctivitis — phlyctenular c … Medical dictionary
