
📋Overview
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids. It is a common eye condition with various causes including infections, allergies, and irritants. The term 'conjunctivitis' is the preferred modern term encompassing all types of conjunctival inflammation.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0009763ICD-10-CM
H10H10.9
MeSH
D003231
SNOMED CT (US)
9826008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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