conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvī-təs 

: inflammation of the conjunctiva

Examples of conjunctivitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most common illnesses caused include respiratory illness and viral conjunctivitis. —Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023

Adenovirus types 4 and 7 are known to spread fast in water and have caused outbreaks of febrile disease as well as conjunctivitis in pools that are not adequately treated with chlorine. —Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2023

Public health officials warn exposure to sewage can cause gastroenteritis, diarrhea, conjunctivitis and skin infections. —Audrey McAvoy, Anchorage Daily News, 10 July 2023

Side effects of Dupixent may include injection site reactions, conjunctivitis (eye irritation), joint pain, digestive distress, insomnia and toothache. —Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 17 July 2023

Shortness of breath Itchy nose, mouth, or throat Itchy skin Trouble sleeping Patel added that a dust mite allergy can cause or worsen other medical conditions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 July 2023

But your kid could also be experiencing bacterial conjunctivitis. —The Enquirer, 7 July 2023

What is pink eye, aka conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, known as pink eye, is an eye condition that can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergies. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023

She was also diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis of both eyes, a severe facial rash and facial cellulitis, according to the lawsuit. —Sarah Beth Guevara, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs 

: inflammation of the conjunctiva

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