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blepharitis
[ blef-uh-rahy-tis ]
noun
, Pathology.
- inflammation of the eyelids.
blepharitis
/ ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk; ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the eyelids
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Derived Forms
- blepharitic, adjective
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Other Words From
- bleph·a·rit·ic [blef-, uh, -, rit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of blepharitis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of blepharitis1
C19: from Greek blephar ( on ) eyelid + -itis
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Example Sentences
(i) Contraction of the puncta following marginal blepharitis, especially when associated with ectropion.
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I have known otorrhoea and ciliary blepharitis to occur as sequel.
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