Pinkeye: meaning, definitions and examples
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pinkeye
[ ˈpɪŋkaɪ ]
medical condition
Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid. It is characterized by redness, itching, and discharge from the affected eye. Pinkeye can be caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses, or irritants.
Synonyms
conjunctivitis, eye infection, ocular inflammation
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with pinkeye and had to stay home from school.
- The doctor prescribed eye drops to treat her pinkeye.
- Pinkeye can be highly contagious if caused by bacteria or viruses.
Translations
Translations of the word "pinkeye" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conjuntivite
🇮🇳 गुलाबी आंख
🇩🇪 Bindehautentzündung
🇮🇩 konjungtivitis
🇺🇦 кон'юнктивіт
🇵🇱 zapalenie spojówek
🇯🇵 結膜炎
🇫🇷 conjonctivite
🇪🇸 conjuntivitis
🇹🇷 konjonktivit
🇰🇷 결막염
🇸🇦 التهاب الملتحمة
🇨🇿 zánět spojivek
🇸🇰 zápal spojiviek
🇨🇳 结膜炎
🇸🇮 vnetje veznice
🇮🇸 slímhúðarbólga
🇰🇿 конъюнктивит
🇬🇪 კონიუნქტივიტი
🇦🇿 bəlğəmli iltihab
🇲🇽 conjuntivitis
Etymology
The term 'pinkeye' originates from the color changes associated with the condition, where the white of the eye becomes reddened or pinkish due to inflammation. The word combines 'pink', which refers to the hue of the affected area, and 'eye', denoting the part of the body affected. 'Conjunctivitis' is the medical term for pinkeye, derived from the Latin 'conjunctivus', meaning 'joining together', and referring to the conjunctiva's role in connecting the eyelids and the eyeball. The widespread use of 'pinkeye' in English is relatively recent, but the condition itself has been documented for centuries across various cultures and medical texts.