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blepharitis

Pronunciation: /ˌblɛfəˈrʌɪtɪs/

Definition of blepharitis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • inflammation of the eyelid.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek blepharon 'eyelid' + -itis

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