Question

which term means \inflammation of the cornea\?
cataract
conjunctivitis
keratitis
scleritis

Explanation:

• Cataract: Refers to the clouding of the eye's lens, not inflammation of the cornea.
• Conjunctivitis: Is the inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear membrane over the white part of the eye and inner eyelid), not the cornea.
• Keratitis: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. "Kera-" is related to the cornea. So, keratitis means inflammation of the cornea.
• Scleritis: Is the inflammation of the sclera (the white outer coat of the eyeball), not the cornea.

Answer:

keratitis