ablepharia

/ˌæbliːˈfɛəriə/ (AB-lee-FEER-ee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the eyelids are unable to close completely

“The patient was diagnosed with ablepharia, a rare condition that affects the eyelids’ ability to shut properly.”

Synonyms

  • blepharophimosis
  • blepharoptosis

Antonyms

  • blepharospasm