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conjunctivitis

/kənˌdʒʌŋk.tɪˈvaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/kənˌdʒʌŋk.tɪˈvaɪ.tɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением конъюнктивы — тонкой оболочки, покрывающей белую часть глаза и внутреннюю поверхность век.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids.

uncountable

  1. Eye inflammationB2formalmedical

    An inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball.

    ruВоспаление глаза

    • The doctor diagnosed her with conjunctivitis and prescribed eye drops.
    • Conjunctivitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.
    • He had to stay home from school because of his contagious conjunctivitis.

    Synonymspinkeye

Forms
  • conjunctivitides plural form
  • conjunctivitides' possessive plural form
  • conjunctivitis's possessive singular form