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Conjunctivitis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
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. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by inflammation, swelling and redness to the conjunctiva of the eye. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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