conjunctivitis

/kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/
noun
  1. 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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