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conjunctivitis

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con·junc·ti·vi·tis  (kn-jngkt-vts)
n.
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness and often accompanied by a discharge.
conjunctivitis
Noun
inflammation of the conjunctiva
conjunctivitis  (kn-jngkt-vts)
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.
conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva.
See also: Eyes
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conjunctivitisconjunctivitis - inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
pinkeye
ophthalmia, ophthalmitis - severe conjunctivitis
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Translations
conjunctivitis [kəndʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs] n → conjuntivitis f
conjunctivitis [kəndʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs] n → conjonctivite f
conjunctivitis [kəndʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs] n → Bindehautentzündung f
conjunctivitis [kəndʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs] n → congiuntivite f


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