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catarrhal conjunctivitis[kə′tär·əl kən‚jəŋk·ti′vīd·əs] (medicine) A usually acute inflammation of the conjunctiva with smarting of the eyes, heaviness of the lids, photophobia, and excessive mucous or mucopurulent secretion, caused by a variety of contagious organisms, but sometimes becoming chronic as a sequela of the acute form or because of irritation from polluted atmosphere or allergic factors. Also known as pinkeye. catarrhal conjunctivitis
catarrhal conjunctivitisConjunctivitis due to causes such as foreign bodies, bacteria, or irritation from heat, cold, or chemicals. See also: conjunctivitis |