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.
| 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. |