Ablepharon

/ˌæbləˈfɛərɑːn/ noun

Definition

A condition of the eye characterized by the absence or defect of the eyelids; a lack of eyelids.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'blepharon' (eyelid). A technical ophthalmological term from medical Greek.

Kelly Says

This condition appears in medical literature as one of those 'nightmare' diagnoses—the eyelid is so crucial that losing it causes constant pain and vision problems.

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