lagophthalmos

lagophthalmos
lag·oph·thal·mos or lag·oph·thal·mus .lag-.äf-'thal-məs n pathological incomplete closure of the eyelids: inability to close the eyelids fully

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n.
any condition in which the eye does not close completely. It may lead to corneal damage from undue exposure.

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lag·oph·thal·mos (lag″of-thalґməs) [Gr. lagōs hare + ophthalmos eye] a condition in which the eye cannot be completely closed.

Lagophthalmos.


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  • lagophthalmos, lagophthalmia — A condition in which a complete closure of the eyelids over the eyeball is difficult or impossible. [G. lagos, hare + ophthalmos, eye] …   Medical dictionary

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