conjunctivitis
Translation
conjunctivitis, pink eye
Examples
The doctor said I have conjunctivitis.
The doctor said I have conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis can be very contagious.
Conjunctivitis can be very contagious.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an illness of the eye. He has a bad case of conjunctivitis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pink eye
Etymology
From Latin 'conjunctiva' (the joining membrane) + '-itis' (inflammation).
Memory Tips
Think 'con-' (with) + 'junct-' (join) + '-itis' (inflammation) = inflammation of the joining membrane of the eye.