Inflammation of the Thin Clear Membrane Lining the Eyelid and Eye

question 23

Multiple Choice

Inflammation of the thin clear membrane lining the eyelid and eye is properly termed

• A) keratititis
• B) trachoma
• C) ophthalmia neonatorum
• D) whitlow
• E) conjunctivitis

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Definitions:

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