noun
- Inflammation of the canthus (the corner or angle of the eye where the eyelids meet).
Usage: medical term; usually used in plural form 'canthitides' in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with canthitis affecting the medial corner of the left eye.
- Canthitis can result from infection, irritation, or allergic reactions.
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed canthitis after examining the inflamed eye margins.
- Treatment for canthitis typically involves topical antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications.