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Conjunctivitis


Inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the eyeball. It can be a result of infection or irritation of the eye, or it can be related to systemic diseases, such as Reiter syndrome. Also known as pinkeye.
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Inflammation of the whites of the eyes (the conjunctivae), with itching, redness, and tearing, that is caused by an allergic reaction and frequently accompanied by hay fever.
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A condition in which the conjunctiva (membranes lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) become inflamed or infected. Also called pinkeye.
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
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1835, inflammation of the conjunctiva; from conjunctiva + -itis "inflammation."
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva (outer coating of the eye), which becomes red and produces a watery discharge. It is caused by infection or physical or chemical irritation and is easily treated.
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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 [..]
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keratoconjunctivitis
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keratitis
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eye inflammmation (pop)
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(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 all [..]
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(n) inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva. May be caused by bacteria, virus, allergens, or chemical or ultraviolet light exposure.
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Swelling or infection of the thin lining on the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.
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Inflammation and irritation of the eye (19thC)
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Say: kon-jung-tih-vy-tis
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Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera).
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. If the cause is bacterial infection, it is called "pink eye" or bacterial conjunctivitis. If the cause is allergic it is called allergic conjunctivitis.
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A highly contagious Disease characterized by subconjunctival Hemorrhage, sudden swelling of the eyelids and congestion, redness, and Pain in the eye. Epidemic conjunctivitis caused by Enterovirus 70 ( [..]
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Conjunctivitis due to Hypersensitivity to various Allergens.
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An Infection of the eyes characterized by the presence in conjunctival Epithelial Cells of Inclusion Bodies indistinguishable from those of Trachoma. It is acquired by Infants during Birth and by Adul [..]
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Purulent Infections of the Conjunctiva by several species of gram-negative, gram-positive, or acid-fast organisms. Some of the more commonly found genera causing Conjunctival Infections are Haemophilu [..]
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Inflammation, often mild, of the Conjunctiva caused by a variety of viral agents. Conjunctival involvement may be part of a systemic Infection.
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Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eye. Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or a blocked tear duct (in babies). Conjunctivitis can also occur as part of a hypersensitivity reaction to certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. [..]
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A highly contagious disease characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage, sudden swelling of the eyelids and congestion, redness, and pain in the eye. Epidemic conjunctivitis caused by Enterovirus 70 ( [..]
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Conjunctivitis due to hypersensitivity to various allergens.
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Purulent infections of the conjunctiva by several species of gram-negative, gram-positive, or acid-fast organisms. Some of the more commonly found genera causing conjunctival infections are Haemophilu [..]
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An infection of the eyes characterized by the presence in conjunctival epithelial cells of inclusion bodies indistinguishable from those of trachoma. It is acquired by infants during birth and by adul [..]
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Inflammation, often mild, of the conjunctiva caused by a variety of viral agents. Conjunctival involvement may be part of a systemic infection.
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the inside of the eyelid. Also called pink eye.
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a bacterial or viral eye infection that causes a sticky discharge and irritation.
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A condition in which the conjunctiva (membranes lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) become inflamed or infected. Also called pinkeye.
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Inflammation of the eyelid. Sometimes this condition occurs independently, but it can also occur with other illnesses (i.e. measles).
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Inflammation of the eyelid. Sometimes this condition occurs independently, but it can also occur with other illnesses (i.e. measles).[2]
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the eye causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. This condition is [..]
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the eye causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. This condition is [..]
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inflammation of the membrane that covers the front of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes surrounding the eye causing the area to become red and irritated. The membranes may be irritated because of exposure to heat, cold or chemicals. This condition is [..]
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Eye inflammation
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An eye infection commonly known as “pink eye.” It is an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eye lid. It may be caused by a variety of [..]
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Inflammation of the membrane of eyes and eyelids.
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball.
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Conjunctivitis is a painful inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids and white of the eye, also known as “pink eye”. Conjunctivitis can be cause by an infection, an allergy or a mechanic [..]
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the eyeballs.
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A swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Causes may or may not be infectious.
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Conjunctivitis


Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.
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