Blennophthalmia

/ˌblɛnoʊfθælˈmiə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition of the eye characterized by mucus discharge or inflammation of the eye membrane.

Etymology

From Greek 'blenna' (mucus) + 'ophthalmos' (eye). This medical term describes eye conditions with excessive mucus secretion.

Kelly Says

The Greek word 'ophthalmos' (eye) appears in 'ophthalmology' and 'ophthalmologist'—so anyone seeing a doctor for eyes is seeing an 'eye expert,' literally.

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