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Blepharospasm is the medical term meaning eyelid spasm.
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The medical term for involuntary contractions of the eyelid is blepharospasm. This condition can cause the eyelid to twitch or close intermittently and may be temporary or chronic.
The medical term for turning inward of the edge of an eyelid is "entropion." This condition can cause discomfort, irritation, and potential damage to the cornea due to the eyelashes rubbing against it. Treatment may involve surgery to correct the positioning of the eyelid.
A meibomian gland is a sebaceous gland in the upper eyelid.
The synonym for eyelid is 'palpebra'.Blepharo means eyelid"lid" and "palpebra""lid" and "palpebra""lid" and "palpebra"
Chalazion is small swelling in the eyelid from a backed-up gland.chalazionChalazion
Nasolabial fold. The epicanthus is a fold at the eyelid.
The word root for "eyelid" is "blephar-" which comes from the Greek word "blepharon" meaning eyelid.
The actual name for the procure for the lower eyelid is Blepharoplasty. Blephar is the medical term for eyelid and plasty is the medical term for molding or formation commonly associated with plastic surgery.
Blepharorrhaphy is the medical term meaning surgical suture of the eyelid. Tarsorrhaphy is a related term meaning partially suturing the eyelids closed.
The medical term for a localized purulent infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid is "hordeolum" or "sty". It is a common condition that causes a painful, red bump to form on the eyelid. Treatment usually involves warm compresses and sometimes antibiotic ointment.