Medical Definition of NEPHRECTOMY. : the surgical removal of a kidney.â neÂ·phrecÂ·toÂ·mize \-ËmÄ«z\ transitive verb.edical Definition of NEPHRECTOMY. : the surgical removal of a kidney.
Scleritis is an uncommon disease and is differentiated from episcleritis, which is a more common ocular condition. In episcleritis, only the superficial tissue between the white of the eye (sclera) and the blood vessel-filled covering (conjunctiva) is inflamed. Scleritis is an inflammation of the white of the eye. 2  It is serious eye disease which is often associated with underlying autoimmune disorders. 3  Prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential in preventing permanent vision loss.
Scleritis. What it is: Inflammation of the sclera, or white part of the eye. â[Inflammatory arthritis] conditions like RA can cause the eye wall, which is the sclera, or the cornea, to become thin,â says Dr. Garg. âThatâs bad because minor trauma could cause that part of the eyeball to split open,â he says.ny inflammatory condition that affects collagen â the main component of connective tissue â such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), can affect the sclera (the white of the eye) and the cornea (the lens cap), âwhich are basically entirely collagen,â says Dr. Garg.