Ophthalmia
//ɑpˈθælmiə//
"Ophthalmia" in a Sentence (1 examples)
Dr. Buck reports that the Swabians also believe in the efficacy of fasting spittle for sore eyes; and our never-failing Pliny records the Roman belief that ophthalmia may be cured by anointing the eyes every morning with fasting spittle.
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