blepharitis

1 9.9

Red, swollen eyelids that feel sore and may have crusts

noun
/ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs/

Specialized

: blefaritis

Examples

Hey, just remember, Omega-3s for the blepharitis, it helps with everything.

Our Idiot Brother (2011)
Ocular changes have been diagnosed in about 50% of patients and range from mild dryness and irritation with blepharitis and conjunctivitis (common symptoms) to more severe manifestations leading to vision impairment.

Academic text (2015)
Blepharitis can cause redness and irritation along the edges of the eyelids.
Many people experience crusting and swelling due to blepharitis.
My ophthalmologist diagnosed me with blepharitis after I complained about itchy eyelids.

Synonyms

tarsitis

vsblepharitis

Specialized

9.9

Redness and swelling of the eyelid that often affects its firm inner part

focuses on the eyelid margins causing redness, swelling, irritation and crusting

Antonyms

health

∞ 1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

Surface Forms

blepharitis singular

blepharitises plural

Morphology

blepharitis = blephar + itis

The components 'blephar' (eyelid) and 'itis' (inflammation) are not recognizable English words, making the term opaque for learners.

Etymology

Blepharitis comes from Greek parts: blephar- meaning 'eyelid' and -itis meaning 'inflammation', like in tonsillitis or arthritis. So blepharitis is the 'inflammation' or redness and swelling of the eyelids.