conjunctivitisPath.|kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs| [f. conjunctiva + -itis.] Inflammation of the conjunctiva. 1835Trans. Provincial Med.Assoc. III. 372 Simple acute conjunctivitis..Chronic Conjunctivitis.1884Standard 10 June, The King of the Maoris is suffering from an attack of conjunctivitis.