keratoconjunctivitis

[ ker-uh-toh-kuhn-juhngk-tuh-vahy-tis ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.

Word History and Origins

Origin of keratoconjunctivitis¹

First recorded in 1885–90; kerato- + conjunctivitis

Example Sentences

His season debut was delayed because of bi-lateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, a viral infection of the eye.

From Washington Times

He was diagnosed with bilateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis Wednesday.

From Washington Post

Hachimura was diagnosed with “bi-lateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis,” a form of pink eye, on Dec. 16 that caused him to miss the Wizards’ last two preseason games.

From Washington Times

Like tens of millions of Americans, especially women older than 50, I have dry eye disease, medically known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

From New York Times