PANOPHTHALMITIDES
\pˈanəfθˌalmɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \pˈanəfθˌalmɪtˌaɪdz], \p_ˈa_n_ə_f_θ_ˌa_l_m_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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Acute suppurative inflammation of the inner eye with necrosis of the sclera (and sometimes the cornea) and extension of the inflammation into the orbit. Pain may be severe and the globe may rupture. In endophthalmitis the globe does not rupture.
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