Blepharitis

/ˌblɛfəˈraɪtɪs/ noun

Inflammation of the eyelids, causing redness, irritation, and sometimes crusty buildup along the lash line.

From Greek 'blepharon' (eyelid) + '-itis' (inflammation). This straightforward medical term combines the body part with the inflammation indicator.

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