Biomaterial Database

R J Masi, and G R O'Connor

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D002825	Chorioretinitis	Inflammation of the choroid in which the sensory retina becomes edematous and opaque. The inflammatory cells and exudate may burst through the sensory retina to cloud the vitreous body.	Chorioretinitides
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014126	Toxoplasmosis, Ocular	Infection caused by the protozoan parasite TOXOPLASMA in which there is extensive connective tissue proliferation, the retina surrounding the lesions remains normal, and the ocular media remain clear. Chorioretinitis may be associated with all forms of toxoplasmosis, but is usually a late sequel of congenital toxoplasmosis. The severe ocular lesions in infants may lead to blindness.	Ocular Toxoplasmosis,Ocular Toxoplasmoses,Toxoplasmoses, Ocular
D014606	Uveitis, Anterior	Inflammation of the anterior uvea comprising the iris, angle structures, and the ciliary body. Manifestations of this disorder include ciliary injection, exudation into the anterior chamber, iris changes, and adhesions between the iris and lens (posterior synechiae). Intraocular pressure may be increased or reduced.	Anterior Uveitides,Anterior Uveitis,Uveitides, Anterior