choroiditis

(ko-roid-i’tis). Inflammation of the choroid. anterior c., that in which there are points of exudation at the periphery. areolar c., that which starts around or near the macula lutea and progre es toward the periphery. cen- c., a variety in which the exudation is in the region of the macula lutea. diffuse c., di eminated c., that which is characterized by spots scattered over the fundus. exudative c., that which is characterized by scattered patches of an exudate. c. gutta’ta sen i’lis. See Tay's c. metastatic c., a form due to metastasis in pyemia, meningitis, etc. oc. myop’ica, choroiditis due to eye-strain from defective vision. Cc. sero’sa. Same as glaucoma. suppurative c., that which leads to the formation of pus. Tay’sc., degeneration of the choroid, marked by irregular yellow spots around the macula lutea, and believed to be due to an atheromatous state of the arteries. It is seen in advanced life, and is called also ckhoro:- dilis gultala senilis.