Ablepharia

/ˌæbləˈfɛəriə/ noun

Definition

A rare medical condition involving defective or absent eyelids; the partial or complete lack of eyelids.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'blepharon' (eyelid) + '-ia' (condition). A medical term from ophthalmology and dermatology.

Kelly Says

Ablepharia is an extremely rare condition—people born without functioning eyelids face constant eye damage because they can't blink, which is why eyelids are actually one of our most important features.

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