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blepharitis

[ blef-uh-rahy-tis ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the eyelids.


blepharitis

/ ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk; ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the eyelids
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Derived Forms

  • blepharitic, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··· [blef-, uh, -, rit, -ik], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of blepharitis1

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