Inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context diseases English) An inflammation of the eyelid

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Blepharitis \Bleph`a*ri"tis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? eyelid + -ilis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the eyelids. -- Bleph`a*rit"ic , a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] ||

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Blepharitis is a common eye condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the eyelid , usually where eyelashes grow, resulting in inflamed, irritated, itchy, and reddened eyelids. A number of diseases and conditions can lead to blepharitis. It can ...