blepharitis

[ blef-uh-rahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the eyelids.

blepharitis

/ ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk; ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the eyelids

Derived Forms

• blepharitic, adjective

Other Words From

• bleph·a·rit·ic [blef-, uh, -, rit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blepharitis¹

blephar- + -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of blepharitis¹

C19: from Greek blephar ( on ) eyelid + -itis

Example Sentences

(i) Contraction of the puncta following marginal blepharitis, especially when associated with ectropion.

From Project Gutenberg

I have known otorrhoea and ciliary blepharitis to occur as sequel.

From Project Gutenberg