conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvī-təs How to pronounce conjunctivitis (audio)
: inflammation of the conjunctiva

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The most common symptoms are high fiver, cough, conjunctivitis and rash, with serious complications including ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia and encephalitis. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025 But recently, it’s mostly been associated with conjunctivitis and only occasionally with mild, upper respiratory disease in people. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 Case in point: Tristan and that hot chef he’s been seeing get bacterial conjunctivitis, a.k.a. pink eye, from floating in a pool full of ducks. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 After Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak at Daycare E. Coli Levels 1,000 Times Legal Limit Found in Texas Water Symptoms of Bird Flu in People? Mild symptoms include eye redness and irritation (conjunctivitis), a mild fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, fatigue and headaches. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conjunctivitis

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conjunctivitis was in 1835

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“Conjunctivitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjunctivitis. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

conjunctivitis

noun
con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs How to pronounce conjunctivitis (audio)
: inflammation of the conjunctiva : pinkeye

Medical Definition

conjunctivitis

noun
con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs How to pronounce conjunctivitis (audio)
: inflammation of the conjunctiva that is typically marked by pinkness or redness of the sclera and by itching, burning, irritation, discharge, or excessive tearing of the eye and that is typically caused by pathogenic microorganisms (such as bacteria or viruses), allergens, or irritants see pink eye

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