Definition

Noun: 1. Acute contagious conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva (the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and covering the white of the eye), typically causing redness, itching, and a discharge. It is often highly contagious, especially in its viral or bacterial forms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The daycare center had an outbreak of pinkeye, so several children were sent home.
  • Her pinkeye was so severe that her eyelids were stuck together in the morning.
  • To prevent spreading pinkeye, avoid touching your eyes and wash your hands frequently.

Advanced Usage

• "Come down with pinkeye": To become infected with conjunctivitis.
  • My son came down with pinkeye after swimming in the pool.

Variants and Related Words

• Conjunctivitis (n): The medical term for pinkeye.
  • The doctor diagnosed the redness as viral conjunctivitis.

Synonyms

• Conjunctivitis: The formal medical synonym.
• Sticky eye: An informal term, often used for bacterial conjunctivitis in children.

Noun

1. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye