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Uveitis, Anterior

Medical Definition:	Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced.
Guide Notes:	inflammation of both the iris & ciliary body; of iris alone = IRITIS, of ciliary body alone = CILIARY BODY (IM) + UVEITIS, ANTERIOR (IM)

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