Which of the following terms means inflammation of the fibrous, outer covering of the eyeball?

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Scleritis is defined as inflammation of the sclera, the fibrous, outer covering of the eyeball. A) Sclera refers to the outer covering of the eyeball, but not specifically inflammation. B) Scleral is an adjective form of sclera and does not describe inflammation. D) Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid and does not pertain to the sclera. E) Retinitis is inflammation of the retina, which is located inside the eye, not on the fibrous outer covering.

Which of the Following Terms Means Inflammation of the Fibrous