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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An inflammation of the eyelid. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cataractcross eyedetached retinaeyeglaucomapalpebritis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βλέφαρον (blépharon, “eyelid”) + -itis.

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