English word conjunctivitis comes from English -itis, English conjunctiva
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| conjunctiva | English (eng) | (anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera. |
| conjunctivitis | English (eng) | (pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection. |