conjunctivitis
noun
con·junc·ti·vi·tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvī-təs 
: inflammation of the conjunctiva
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Most people with a Zika infection do not develop symptoms, and those who do experience ailments like fever, conjunctivitis and neurological complications. 
Sarah Sloat, NBC News, 1 July 2022 This is called allergic conjunctivitis because allergens cause the protective covering of the eye and eyelid—the conjunctiva—to swell. Lauren Krouse, SELF, 1 June 2022 Adenovirus is a very common cause of fever and conjunctivitis, or red eyes, Buchfellner said. al, 22 Apr. 2022 Certain types can cause gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis (otherwise known not so affectionately as pink eye), or cystitis, which is inflammation of your bladder. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Up to 30% of the general population experiences allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation and irritation of the eyes) due to allergens like pollen, per the CDC. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 Adenoviruses are a common cause of cold-like illnesses and can cause conjunctivitis and diarrhea. Naomi Thomas And Tasnim Ahmed, CNN, 15 Apr. 2022 Once a person is infected, symptoms range from conjunctivitis, fever, diarrhea and vomiting to severe respiratory illness and neurological changes. CBS News, 7 Apr. 2022 The major side effects were pain at the injection site and conjunctivitis (caused by inflammation, not infection). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2022 See More
Sarah Sloat, NBC News, 1 July 2022 This is called allergic conjunctivitis because allergens cause the protective covering of the eye and eyelid—the conjunctiva—to swell. Lauren Krouse, SELF, 1 June 2022 Adenovirus is a very common cause of fever and conjunctivitis, or red eyes, Buchfellner said. al, 22 Apr. 2022 Certain types can cause gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis (otherwise known not so affectionately as pink eye), or cystitis, which is inflammation of your bladder. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Up to 30% of the general population experiences allergic conjunctivitis (inflammation and irritation of the eyes) due to allergens like pollen, per the CDC. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 Adenoviruses are a common cause of cold-like illnesses and can cause conjunctivitis and diarrhea. Naomi Thomas And Tasnim Ahmed, CNN, 15 Apr. 2022 Once a person is infected, symptoms range from conjunctivitis, fever, diarrhea and vomiting to severe respiratory illness and neurological changes. CBS News, 7 Apr. 2022 The major side effects were pain at the injection site and conjunctivitis (caused by inflammation, not infection). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1835, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
conjunctivitis
noun
con·junc·ti·vi·tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs
: 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