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Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
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conjunctivitis
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye [syn: pinkeye ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Both of his eyes were oozing, as though with acute conjunctivitis . ▪ I had conjunctivitis and I was trying to get off work because my eyes were really bad. ▪ It was shown that the organism could cause conjunctivitis in baboons ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1835, inflammation of the conjunctiva; from conjunctiva + -itis .
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Conjunctivitis , also known as pink eye , is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid . It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. There may also be pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness. The ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Conjunctivitis \Con*junc`ti*vi"tis\ (? or ?), n. (Med.) Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
Usage examples of conjunctivitis.
Through the production of a variety of toxins and enzymes, staph caused boils, abscesses, conjunctivitis, and a condition known as scalded skin syndrome in which the skin came away in sheets.
Competitive inhibition, 105 Compound eye, 273 Concussion, 163 Conditioned reflex, 313-17 Conditioning, 312-17 Cones, 289 Conjunctiva, 278 Conjunctivitis, 279 Contraceptives, oral, 108 Convolutions, 149 Cori, Carl F.
Meanwhile, I've developed conjunctivitis and it's back to the primary care physician who peers into my reddened eye.