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   Ophthalmia , n. [F. ophthalmie, L. ophthalmia, fr. Gr. ὀφθαλμία, fr. ὀφθαλμός the eye, akin to E. optic. See Optic.] (Med.) An inflammation of the membranes or coats of the eye or of the eyeball.
   Syn. -- ophthalmitis.
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