conjunctivitis

[ kuh n-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis ]
/ kənˌdʒʌŋk təˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun Ophthalmology.

inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Origin of conjunctivitis

First recorded in 1825–35; conjunctiv(a) + -itis

Words nearby conjunctivitis

conjunctival test, conjunctival varix, conjunctival vein, conjunctive, conjunctive eye movement, conjunctivitis, conjunctivoma, conjunctivoplasty, conjuncture, conjunto, conjuration

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British Dictionary definitions for conjunctivitis

conjunctivitis
/ (kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the conjunctiva

Medical definitions for conjunctivitis

conjunctivitis
[ kən-jŭngk′tə-vī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness and often accompanied by a discharge.

Scientific definitions for conjunctivitis

conjunctivitis
[ kən-jŭngk′tə-vī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness, itching, and often accompanied by a discharge. Bacterial and viral infection and allergies are common causes of conjunctivitis.

Cultural definitions for conjunctivitis

conjunctivitis
[ (kuhn-jungk-tuh-veye-tis) ]

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the front part of the eyeball. Often called pinkeye.