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pinkeye

/ˈpɪŋk.aɪ/

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noun

/ˈpɪŋk.aɪ/B1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее воспаление конъюнктивы глаза, часто вызывающее покраснение и выделения.

A noun referring to inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, often causing redness and discharge.

uncountable

  1. Eye inflammationB1informalmedical

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

    ruКонъюнктивит

    • The child woke up with pinkeye and couldn't go to school.
    • Pinkeye is highly contagious and spreads easily among children.
    • The doctor prescribed antibiotic drops for her pinkeye.

    Synonymsconjunctivitisophthalmiared-eye

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