blepharospasm
9.9
A condition where the eyelid muscles make the eyelids close without meaning to
- noun
- /ˌblɛf.ə.roʊˈspæz.əm/
- Specialized
:
blefarospasmo
- In cases of blepharospasm, patients often find that their eyelids close uncontrollably, which can affect their daily activities.
Some people can have a true blepharospasm where the eyelids close involuntarily.
- Some people can have a true blepharospasm where the eyelids close involuntarily.
Examples
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Some people can have a true blepharospasm where the eyelids close involuntarily.
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She was diagnosed with blepharospasm, leading to intermittent episodes where her eyelids would flutter rapidly and close.
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This morning, I am experiencing acute but probably benign idiopathic blepharospasms.
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The neurologist explained that blepharospasm could cause significant discomfort, as the eyelids might not open without intervention.
Synonyms
9.9
Repeated blinking of the eyes that you cannot control
involves forceful eyelid spasms causing prolonged closure and obstruction
How Severe
blepharospasm
- Specialized
eye blink
2
1.0
2
1.0
Surface Forms
blepharospasm singular
blepharospasms plural
Morphology
Etymology
Blepharospasm comes from Greek parts blepharon meaning 'eyelid' and spasm meaning 'sudden muscle movement'. So, it describes a sudden, involuntary closing or twitch of the eyelid.