Inflammation of the conjunctiva is termed:

A) conjunctivitis.
B) xenophthalmia.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) trichiasis.


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Xenophthalmia is eye inflammation due to foreign material.
C) Xerophthalmia is dry eye.
D) Trichiasis is growing inward of the eyelashes.

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