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Conjunctivitis

[kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis] Origin

con·junc·ti·vi·tis

[kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis]
noun Ophthalmology.
inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Origin:
1825–35; conjunctiv(a) + -itis
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conjunctivitis (kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs)
 
n
inflammation of the conjunctiva

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conjunctivitis
1835, inflammation of the conjunctiva (q.v.).
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Medical Dictionary

conjunctivitis con·junc·ti·vi·tis (kən-jŭngk'tə-vī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness and often accompanied by a discharge.

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conjunctivitis   (kən-jŭngk'tə-vī'tĭs)  Pronunciation Key 
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.
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Cultural Dictionary
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.

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