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conjunctivitis

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/kõʒũtiˈvitɨ/con·jun·ti·vi·te

Definition

1

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane covering the front of the eye and lining the eyelids, causing redness, itching, and discharge.

Usage examples

Pink eye is a common name for infectious conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis often occurs during hay fever season.

Synonyms

Common combinations

allergic conjunctivitisbacterial conjunctivitisviral conjunctivitisacute conjunctivitis