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Definition of conjunctivitis

conjunctivitis

/kənˌdʒʌŋk.tɪˈvaɪ.tɪs/
con · junc · ti · vi · tis
Plural:conjunctivitises
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Adjective:conjunctival
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conjunctivitis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball), typically characterized by redness, itching, and discharge.

Example

"The pediatrician prescribed antibiotic eye drops to treat the child's bacterial conjunctivitis."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a medical term from 'conjunctiva' (from Medieval Latin membrana conjunctiva, meaning 'connecting membrane') combined with the Greek-derived suffix '-itis', denoting inflammation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conjunctivitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conjunctivitis
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