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pinkeye

 

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Noun pinkeye has 1 sense
  1. conjunctivitis, pinkeye - inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
    --1 is a kind of inflammation, redness, rubor
    --1 has particulars: ophthalmia, ophthalmitis

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Pinkeye

Definition:

Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear layer that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A contagious infection or irritation of the eye characterized by redness, itching, and discharge.

Example sentence: My daughter caught pinkeye from her classmate at school.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A plant disease in which fruit or leaves develop small, pink spots.

Example sentence: The pinkeye affected the tomatoes in our garden, causing small blemishes.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing something local or popular to a particular region or subculture.

Example sentence: In that small town, the pinkeye café is considered a local hotspot where everyone gathers.

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