DENDRITIC KERATITIDES
\dɛndɹˈɪtɪk kˈɛɹɐtˌɪta͡ɪdz], \dɛndɹˈɪtɪk kˈɛɹɐtˌɪtaɪdz], \d_ɛ_n_d_ɹ_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_k k_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_t_aɪ_d_z]\
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A form of herpetic keratitis characterized by the formation of small vesicles which break down and coalesce to form recurring dendritic ulcers, characteristically irregular, linear, branching, and ending in knoblike extremities. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)
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