Which is the medical word for pinkeye?

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Pinkeye is another term for conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the thin, clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid) that makes the eye appear pink or red. A is incorrect because dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the tear sac. C is incorrect because chalazion is a small, painless lump on the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland. D is incorrect because blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margin.

Which Is the Medical Word for Pinkeye