ablepharon
|a-ble-pha-ron|
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/eɪˈblɛfərɒn/
absence of eyelids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablepharon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ablepharos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'blepharon' meant 'eyelid.'
Historical Evolution
'ablepharos' transformed into the modern English word 'ablepharon' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without eyelid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of eyelids.
The child was diagnosed with ablepharon at birth.
Last updated: 2025/04/03 07:51