Word
ablepharous
Phoneticsable·pharous
Definition
adj. having no eyelids. This is a rare medical condition where the skin that normally covers the eye is missing.
adj. lacking eyelids or having eyelids that are absent or non-functional. Often used in medical contexts to describe congenital or surgical conditions.
Examples
“The patient was diagnosed with an ablepharous condition after the surgery.”
“In some rare genetic disorders, the skin around the eyes fails to develop, resulting in an ablepharous state.”
“The surgeon noted that the patient's ablepharous condition required specialized protective measures to prevent corneal exposure and subsequent infection.”
Examples
simple
“The patient was diagnosed with an ablepharous condition after the surgery.”
contextual
“In some rare genetic disorders, the skin around the eyes fails to develop, resulting in an ablepharous state.”
complex
“The surgeon noted that the patient's ablepharous condition required specialized protective measures to prevent corneal exposure and subsequent infection.”
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