conjunctivitis

[ kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis ]

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noun

, Ophthalmology.

conjunctivitis

/ kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs /

conjunctivitis

/ kən-jŭngk′tə-vī′tĭs /

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

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.

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

Hachimura missed the game because of conjunctivitis, missing a chance to follow-up his promising performance Sunday.

According to the CDC and most texts, conjunctivitis has three distinct causes.

Or perhaps he caught a mild viral form of pinkeye—medically known as conjunctivitis.

Pseudomembranous conjunctivitis generally shows either streptococci or diphtheria bacilli.

The usual cause of acute infectious conjunctivitis, especially in cities, seems to be the Koch-Weeks bacillus.

Commonly the pneumonia bacteria do not cause conjunctivitis unless the patient is susceptible in a special manner.

Did you ever cure a catarrhal conjunctivitis or rhinitis in three minutes by moving the patient from one room to another?

In 1877 I saw him again suffering from conjunctivitis, without perceiving any squint; no examination respecting it was made.

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