keratoconjunctivitis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of keratoconjunctivitis
First recorded in 1885–90; kerato- + conjunctivitis
Example Sentences
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His season debut was delayed because of bi-lateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, a viral infection of the eye.
From Washington Times
He was diagnosed with bilateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis Wednesday.
From Washington Post
Hachimura was diagnosed with “bi-lateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis,” a form of pink eye, on Dec. 16 that caused him to miss the Wizards’ last two preseason games.
From Washington Times
Like tens of millions of Americans, especially women older than 50, I have dry eye disease, medically known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
From New York Times
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