uveitis

noun

uve·​itis ˌyü-vē-ˈī-təs How to pronounce uveitis (audio)
: inflammation of the uvea

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Roivant Sciences — Shares rose more than 4% after the company's immune-modifying pill Lisraya reached its primary efficacy goals in two Phase 3 trials for non-infectious uveitis, a disease of the eye. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Roivant and its spinout Priovant said Wednesday that their immune-modifying pill Lisraya was more effective than placebo in treating the inflammatory eye disease non-infectious uveitis. — Jason Mast, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 At the time, she was diagnosed with uveitis, a form of eye inflammation, and sent home with steroids, Southwest News Service reports. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Those with eye conditions should always speak to their ophthalmologist first, while those with glaucoma, uveitis, chronic dry eyes, or eye infections should avoid use altogether. — Ali Pantony, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uveitis

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New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uveitis was circa 1848

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“Uveitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uveitis. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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uveitis

noun
uve·​itis ˌyü-vē-ˈīt-əs How to pronounce uveitis (audio)
plural uveitides -ˈit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce uveitis (audio)
: inflammation of the uvea

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