Preferred Label : Uveitis;
NCIt definition : An inflammatory process affecting a part of or the entire uvea. Causes include inflammatory
agents (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster, leptospirosis) and systemic diseases
(e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus,
ankylosing spondylitis). Patients present with pain and redness in the eye, light
sensitivity, and blurred and decreased vision.;
Alternative definition : CTCAE: A disorder characterized by inflammation to the uvea of the eye.; NICHD: Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, and/or choroid (uveal tract).; FDA: Inflammation of the uvea.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : 2122; E10442;
Origin ID : C26909;
UMLS CUI : C0042164;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
DO Cross reference
Has associated anatomic sites
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
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