blepharitis

[ blef-uh-rahy-tis ]

/ ˌblɛf əˈraɪ tɪs /

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noun Pathology.

inflammation of the eyelids.

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Origin of blepharitis

blephar- + -itis

OTHER WORDS FROM blepharitis

bleph·a·rit·ic

[blef-uh-rit-ik], /ˌblɛf əˈrɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby blepharitis

bleomycin, blephar-, blepharectomy, blepharedema, blepharism, blepharitis, blepharo-, blepharoadenoma, blepharochalasis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharokeratoconjunctivitis

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How to use blepharitis in a sentence

(i) Contraction of the puncta following marginal blepharitis, especially when associated with ectropion.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
I have known otorrhoea and ciliary blepharitis to occur as sequel.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

British Dictionary definitions for blepharitis

blepharitis

/ (ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the eyelids

Derived forms of blepharitis

blepharitic (ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for blepharitis

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

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Medical definitions for blepharitis

blepharitis

[ blĕf′ə-rī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the eyelids.