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blepharitis
[blef-uh-rahy-tis]
noun
Pathology.
inflammation of the eyelids.
blepharitis
/ ˌblɛfəˈrɪtɪk, ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs /
noun
inflammation of the eyelids
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Other Word Forms
- blepharitic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of blepharitis1
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Word 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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