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conjunctivitis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pinkeye |
| Type of | inflammation, redness, rubor |
| Has types | ophthalmia, ophthalmitis |
Examples of conjunctivitis
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Practicing good hygiene is the best way to control the spread of conjunctivitis.
From the sacbee.com
Conjunctivitis is usually caused by either an infection or an allergic reaction.
From the orlandosentinel.com
He manages to contract conjunctivitis just when he needs to be most clear-eyed.
From the time.com
Commonly conjunctivitis is passed from person to person due to lack of hygiene.
From the orlandosentinel.com
A contaminated applicator or bottle tip can also lead to bacterial conjunctivitis.
From the newsweek.com
The most common problem directly affecting the eyes of cats is conjunctivitis.
From the ocregister.com
Traditionally, a sterile tea was topically applied in cases of conjunctivitis.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Betemit was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 14 with corneal conjunctivitis.
From the denverpost.com
Typical symptoms of measles include fever, cough, conjunctivitis and a rash.
From the independent.co.uk
- Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
- (conjunctival) of or relating to the conjunctiva
- (kun-junk-tih-VI-tis), "pink eye. " Inflammation of the conjunctiva. Characterized by discharge, grittiness, redness and swelling. Usually viral in origin, but may be bacterial or allergic; may be contagious.
- Some people with asthma, eczema or hay fever also suffer from allergic eye conditions. These allergic eye conditions usually become apparent before the age of 30 years. Characteristic symptoms include itching, sensitivity to light, and inflammation of the eyelids. ...
- An inflammation of the eye's outer membrane, which causes redness, swelling, itching and watering in one or both eyes.
- A bacterial or viral eye infection that causes a sticky discharge and irritation.
- A very painful condition of the eye or conjunctive - the inner lining of the eyelid - caused by harsh light exposure to a UV light source or the sun.
- Sometimes referred to as "pink eye", an infection of the outer layer of the eye that can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection
- Inflammation of the eyelid. Sometimes this condition occurs independently, but it can also occur with other illnesses (i.e. measles).
