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

Bird flu is not a big concern for songbirds, but other diseases, such as conjunctivitis, can affect them. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 May 2025

The highly contagious measles virus can cause high fiver, cough, conjunctivitis and rash. —Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025

The illness is accompanied by fever, cough, conjunctivitis (red, runny eyes), and a sore throat. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025

One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes, or conjunctivitis. —Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conjunctivitis

• alveolitis
• bronchiolitis
• caenorhabditis
• cholecystitis
• encephalitis
• endometritis
• endophthalmitis
• esophagitis
• folliculitis
• myocarditis
• periostitis
• peritonitis

Kids Definition

conjunctivitis

noun

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

: inflammation of the conjunctiva : pinkeye

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