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blepharitis

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bleph·a·ri·tis  (blf-rts)
n.
Inflammation of the eyelids.
blepharitis [ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the eyelids
[from Greek blephar(on) eyelid + -itis]
blepharitic  [ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk] adj
blepharitis
soreness or inflammation of the eyelids.
See also: Eyes
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Noun1.blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat


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