An inflammation affecting the optic nerve head and the posterior pole of the retina, with cells in the nearby vitreous, usually producing a macular star. ... Synonym: papilloretinitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(noor″o-ret″ĭ-ni´tis) inflammation of the optic nerve and retina.
Inflammation of the optic nerve and retina.
Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′rō-ret′i-nī′tis Definitions: 1. An inflammation affecting the optic nerve head and the posterior pole of the retina, with cells in the nearby vitreous, usually producing a macular star. Synonyms: papilloretinitis
neuroretinitis An inflammation affecting the optic nerve head and the posterior pole of the retina, with cells in the nearby vitreous (glasslike), usually producing a macular (central retina) star.