Definition of Chemosis. Meaning of Chemosis. Synonyms of Chemosis

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Definition of Chemosis

Chemosis
Chemosis Che*mo"sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a swelling of the cornea resembling a cockleshell, fr. ? a gaping, hence a cockleshell.] (Med.) Inflammatory swelling of the conjunctival tissue surrounding the cornea. -- Che*mot"ic, a.

Meaning of Chemosis from wikipedia

- inciting excessive eye rubbing. Chemosis is also included in the Chandler classification system of orbital infections. If chemosis has occurred due to excessive...
- that the latter is a dynamic process. It can also be the manifestation of chemosis (swelling (or edema) of the conjunctiva). Harvey, JT; Anderson, RL (1981)...
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis symptoms include: decrease or loss of vision, chemosis, exophthalmos (bulging eyes), headaches, and paralysis of the cranial nerves...
- it does not involve inflammatory exudates. Swelling of the conjunctiva (chemosis) is seen along the corners of the eye (palpebral fissures). About 30 percent...
- lagophthalmos, the cornea is more prone to dryness and may present with chemosis, punctate epithelial erosions and superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis...
- Leptospira, can cause conjunctival suffusion, which is characterized by chemosis, and redness without exudates. The bulbar conjunctival microvasculature...
- margin, meibomian gland dysfunction, redness of the eye, conjunctival chemosis and inflammation of the cornea. Some more serious conditions can present...
- dermatitis. At high concentrations, CN may cause corneal epithelial damage and chemosis. It has also accounted for at least five deaths, which have resulted from...
- permanent blindness if introduced to the eye; if left untreated it may cause chemosis and corneal swelling. The toxungen sprays out in distinctive geometric...
- Orbital cellulitis Orbital lymphoma Periorbital cellulitis Conjunctiva Chemosis Conjunctivitis allergic Pterygium Pseudopterygium Pinguecula Subconjunctival...