phlyctenulosis

[flik-ten″u-lo´sis]

a condition marked by formation of phlyctenules.

phlyc·ten·u·lo·sis

(flik'ten-yū-lō'sis),

A nodular hypersensitive affection of corneal and conjunctival epithelium due to endogenous toxin.

phlyc·ten·u·lo·sis

(flik-ten'yū-lō'sis)

A nodular hypersensitive reaction of corneal and conjunctival epithelium to endogenous toxin.

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keratoconjunctivitis
marginal keratitis

References in periodicals archive ?

(11,12,13) Other allergic eye conditions include contact allergy to topical medication, such as anti-glaucoma agents, (14,15) and microbial allergy, such as phlyctenulosis caused by hypersensitivity to tuberculoprotein.