What is another word for iridocyclitis?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪɹɪdˌɒsa͡ɪklˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Iridocyclitis is an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye. Synonyms for iridocyclitis include uveitis, anterior uveitis, and iritis. Uveitis refers to any inflammation of the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Anterior uveitis specifically refers to inflammation in the front of the eye, while iritis is inflammation of only the iris. Other synonyms include cyclitis, inflammation of the ciliary body, and pars planitis, inflammation of the pars plana region of the ciliary body. Iridocyclitis can have a variety of underlying causes, including infection, autoimmune conditions, or trauma, and may require prompt medical attention.
