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acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis — a highly contagious disease, certain epidemics of which have been associated etiologically with enteroviruses, characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage varying from minute petechiae to confluent hemorrhages, and by sudden swelling of the… … Medical dictionary
Conjunctivitis — Pinkeye redirects here. For the South Park episode, see Pinkeye (South Park). For the 2008 film, see Pink Eye (film). Conjunctivitis Classification and external resources File:Joy pink eye cropped.JPG An eye with viral conjunctivitis. ICD 10 H … Wikipedia
Conjunctivitis — Inflammation 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 agents, irritants and toxic agents.… … Medical dictionary
epidemic conjunctivitis — acute contagious c … Medical dictionary
Koch-Weeks conjunctivitis — n conjunctivitis caused by the Koch Weeks bacillus * * * acute contagious c … Medical dictionary
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
pink-eye — pinkˈ eye noun 1. Acute contagious conjunctivitis 2. An acute contagious infection in horses due to a filterable virus, the eye sometimes becoming somewhat red 3. A red discoloration in salt fish, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑pink … Useful english dictionary
pink eye — see conjunctivitis * * * 1. acute contagious conjunctivitis. 2. infectious keratoconjunctivitis … Medical dictionary
Measles — An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a spreading skin rash. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia,… … Medical dictionary
pinkeye — noun Date: 1855 an acute highly contagious conjunctivitis of humans and various domestic animals … New Collegiate Dictionary
