conjunctivitis
nounfemininetécnico/kõʒũtiˈvitɨ/medium
con·jun·ti·vi·te
Definition
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane covering the front of the eye and lining the eyelids, causing redness, itching, and discharge.
Pink eye is a common name for infectious conjunctivitis.
Allergic conjunctivitis often occurs during hay fever season.
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Common collocations
allergic conjunctivitisbacterial conjunctivitisviral conjunctivitisacute conjunctivitis
Etymology
Do latim 'conjunctiva' (membrana conjuntiva) + sufixo '-ite' (inflamação).