otelcosis

/ɒtɛlkəˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word referring to a supposed disease of the eyes, possibly related to a condition where the eyelids are unable to close properly.

“The old medical text described the symptoms of otelcosis, a condition that has since been largely forgotten.”

Synonyms

  • blepharospasm
  • ophthalmia

Antonyms

  • healthy eyes
  • normal vision