Bindehautentzündung

conjunctivitis

noun BIN-de-howt-ent-tsuen-doong Rare

Also means

pinkeye

Usage Note

Bindehautentzündung is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane lining the eyelid and covering the eye's white surface. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergens. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotic Augentropfen. It is highly contagious; good hand hygiene is essential.

Examples

"Sie blieb wegen der ansteckenden Bindehautentzündung zu Hause."

Natural Translation

She stayed at home because of the contagious conjunctivitis.

Literal Translation

She stayed because of the contagious conjunctivitis at home.

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