'amphiblestritis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiblestron,' where 'amphi-' meant 'around' and 'blēstron' meant 'net.'

'amphiblestron' transformed into the Latin word 'amphiblestritis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphiblestritis.'

Initially, it meant 'a net thrown around,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inflammation of the retina.'