Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Adhesion of the eyelid to the eyeball.
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Ferdinand von Arlt of Vienna (1812-87), an eminent operator (trichiasis symblepharon) and teacher, founder of ophthalmopathology, recognized the true cause of myopia (elongation of the eye-ball) and introduced a chart of letters, later improved by
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
whichbe commented on the word symblepharon
Adhesion of the eyelid to the eyeball. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008
tankhughes commented on the word symblepharon
This is SO SPECIFIC.
September 7, 2023