blepharitis

[blef-uh-rahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the eyelids.

blepharitis

/ ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk, ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the eyelids

Other Word Forms

• blepharitic 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

The eyelid redness and swelling of blepharitis is more common in people older than 50.

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Q: I have had a bad case of blepharitis for many years.

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Though eager to treat his blepharitis with cannabis-laced soda, Bill doesn't expect his spouse to take a sip.

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If blepharitis is a chronic problem, wet a washcloth with hot water and apply warm compresses to the eyes every morning.

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She typed in blepharitis, an inflammatory infection of the eyelid.

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