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conjunctivitis

American  
[kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis] / kənˌdʒʌŋk təˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun

Ophthalmology.

  1. inflammation of the conjunctiva.

conjunctivitis British  
/ kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the conjunctiva

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conjunctivitis Scientific  
/ kən-jŭngk′tə-vī′tĭs /

  1. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness, itching, and often accompanied by a discharge. Bacterial and viral infection and allergies are common causes of conjunctivitis.

conjunctivitis Cultural  

  1. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the front part of the eyeball. Often called pinkeye.

Etymology

Origin of conjunctivitis

First recorded in 1825–35; conjunctiv(a) + -itis

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