conjunctivitis
/kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/
noun
- An eye infection or inflammation that makes the white part of the eye red and sometimes causes a sticky discharge; also called pinkeye.
- He wore sunglasses to hide his red eyes from conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.
- The child was sent home from school because she had conjunctivitis.
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