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Keratoconjunctivitis

Description:

Keratoconjunctivitis is the inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva, often caused by viral, bacterial, or allergic infections.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Medical):

In the medical field, keratoconjunctivitis refers to an eye condition characterized by the inflammation of both the cornea and conjunctiva.

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Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed antibiotic eye drops to treat the keratoconjunctivitis.

Sense 2 (Popular):

Keratoconjunctivitis, popularly known as "pink eye," is a highly contagious condition where the eyes become red, itchy, and watery.

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Sample Sentence: I caught keratoconjunctivitis from my friend and now my eyes are extremely itchy.

Sense 3 (Local):

Keratoconjunctivitis is a common eye infection prevalent in this area due to the high pollen count during spring.

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Sample Sentence: The local health department issued a warning about keratoconjunctivitis cases increasing in the region.