conjunctivitis

/kənˈdʒʌŋ(k)təˌvaɪdɪs/
/kəndʒəŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/
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Definitions of conjunctivitis
  1. noun
    inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
    synonyms: pinkeye
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    types:
    ophthalmia, ophthalmitis
    severe conjunctivitis
    ophthalmia neonatorum
    ophthalmia in newborns; contracted while passing through the birth canal; usually prevented with silver nitrate drops
    type of:
    inflammation, redness, rubor
    a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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/kənˈdʒʌŋ(k)təˌvaɪdɪs/
UK
/kəndʒəŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/
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