What's the difference between bedew and irrorate?

Bedew


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To moisten with dew, or as with dew.

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  • (1) Endothelial bedewing is described as either a cluster of oedematous droplets or a constellation of leucocytes deposited on the surface of the corneal endothelium.
  • (2) The epithelium was thickened and bedewed, giving a faint brownish opalescence and providing a striking contrast to the white reticulum.
  • (3) Some of the clinical characteristics of endothelial bedewing are outlined, and its occurrence in patients who are chronically endothelial bedewing may be indicative of a limited anterior uveal response associated with contact lens wear.
  • (4) The use of marginal retroilumination in biomicroscopy is described for the detection of endothelial bedewing.

Irrorate


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To sprinkle or moisten with dew; to bedew.
  • (a.) Covered with minute grains, appearing like fine sand.

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