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blepharitis

blep·ha·ri·tis

UK/blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts

Origin

From Ancient Greek βλέφαρον (blépharon, “eyelid”) + English -itis.

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