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conjunctivitis

[ kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis ]

noun

Ophthalmology.
  1. inflammation of the conjunctiva.


conjunctivitis

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noun

  1. inflammation of the conjunctiva
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conjunctivitis

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  1. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by redness, itching, and often accompanied by a discharge. Bacterial and viral infection and allergies are common causes of conjunctivitis.

conjunctivitis

  1. Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the front part of the eyeball. Often called pinkeye.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of conjunctivitis1

First recorded in 1825–35; conjunctiv(a) + -itis
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The Texas dairy worker complained only of conjunctivitis; he didn’t have a fever or show signs of respiratory dysfunction.

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In one case, a worker who wasn’t employed on a farm but transported unpasteurized milk between farms reported conjunctivitis.

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However, none of the infected vets recalled having any symptoms — including conjunctivitis, or pink eye, the most commonly reported symptom in human cases.

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He said recent comments from the Nevada State Agriculture Commissioner about “workers†with conjunctivitis suggested multiple cases, but there was no information about how many workers have been tested, he said.

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Her symptoms began with double conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, and turned into a fever and coughing.

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