Wednesday, July 9, 2014

July 2014 Medical Terminology Word Blepharitis


Blephar/ - Word Root
Blephar/ - Eyelid
- itis - Suffix
- itis - Inflammation
Blepharitis - Inflammation of the eyelid

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids, usually caused by an excess growth of bacteria that is ordinarily found on the skin, blockage of the eyelid's oil glands, and occasionally allergies.
Blepharitis is a common eye condition, causing the eyelids to be reddened, itchy, and somewhat swollen and scaly-appearing at the base of the eyelashes. It is the most common cause of dry eyes. A dysfunction of the eyelid's oil glands that leads to blepharitis occurs because of a hormone imbalance.


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