Conjunctivitis definition

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness and often accompanied by a discharge.
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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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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness and often accompanied by a discharge.
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
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(pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.
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Noun

Singular:
conjunctivitis
Plural:
conjunctivitides, conjunctivitises

Origin of conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis Sentence Examples

  • In such cases, a small sore develops on the palpebral conjunctiva (the membrane lining the inner eyelid) and is often accompanied by conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane) and swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear.

  • The laboratory testing for inclusion conjunctivitis begins with swabbing a sample from the inside of the eyelids to test for the presence of the characteristic inclusion bodies made only by chlamydia.

  • Any parent who suspects their newborn baby has conjunctivitis should contact their GP, health visitor or midwife.

  • The infusion may be used as an eye wash or compress to treat conjunctivitis and inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis ).

  • Affected birds may show conjunctivitis, runny eyes, sinusitis and swollen dark blue heads.

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