noun
- Plural of canthitis; inflammation of the canthus (corner of the eye).
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed multiple canthitises in the patient's eyes.
- Chronic canthitises can result from repeated eye irritation or infection.
- Treatment for canthitises typically involves topical medications and eye care.
- The inflammation characteristic of canthitises affects the inner or outer corner of the eye.