pinkeye

pinkeye
A condition in which the conjunctiva (membranes lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) become inflamed or infected. Also called conjunctivitis.

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  • pinkeye — [piŋk′ī΄] n. an acute, contagious form of conjunctivitis in which the eyeball and the lining of the eyelid become red and inflamed …   English World dictionary

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  • pinkeye — noun Date: 1855 an acute highly contagious conjunctivitis of humans and various domestic animals …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Pinkeye — …   Википедия

  • pinkeye — /pingk uy /, n. Pathol. a contagious, epidemic form of acute conjunctivitis occurring in humans and certain animals: so called from the color of the inflamed eye. [1785 95; PINK1 + EYE] * * * …   Universalium

  • Pinkeye — Also called conjunctivitis. Redness or irritation of the conjuctivae, the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes covering the whites of the eyes. These membranes react to a wide range of bacteria, viruses, allergy provoking… …   Medical dictionary

  • pinkeye — n. conjunctivitis, infection of the membrane of the eyelid and eyeball …   English contemporary dictionary

  • pinkeye — pink•eye [[t]ˈpɪŋkˌaɪ[/t]] n. pat a contagious, epidemic form of acute conjunctivitis occurring in humans and certain animals: so called from the color of the inflamed eye • Etymology: 1785–95 …   From formal English to slang

  • pinkeye — /ˈpɪŋkaɪ/ (say pingkuy) noun 1. a contagious form of conjunctivitis, especially in animals, so called because of the colour of the inflamed eye. 2. ophthalmia suffered by travelling sheep. Also, pink eye. {pink1 + eye} …  

  • pinkeye —   Maka ula ula …   English-Hawaiian dictionary

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