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conjunctivitis
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/kõʒũtiˈvitɨ/con·jun·ti·vi·te
Definition
1Inflammation 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