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nonulcerative blepharitis |
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blepharitis /bleph·a·ri·tis/ (blef″ah-ri´tis) inflammation of the eyelids. blepharitis angula´ris inflammation involving the angles of the eyelids. blepharitis cilia´ris , marginal blepharitis a chronic inflammation of the hair follicles and sebaceous gland openings of the margins of the eyelids. nonulcerative blepharitis , seborrheic blepharitis blepharitis with seborrhea of the scalp, brows, and skin behind the ears, marked by greasy scaling, hyperemia, and thickening. ulcerative blepharitis that marked by small ulcerated areas along the eyelid margin, multiple suppurative lesions, and loss of lashes. nonulcerative blepharitis [-ul′sərətiv′] Etymology: L, non + ilcus, ulcer; Gk, blepharon, eyelid, itis, inflammation a form of blepharitis characterized by greasy scales on the margins of the eyelids around the lashes and hyperemia and thickening of the skin. Nonulcerative blepharitis is often associated with seborrheic dermatitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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