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blepharitis  

Definition

  • Blepharitis is a disorder of the eyelids characterized by redness, thickening, and crusting as a result of chronic inflammation. Symptoms include burning, stinging, crusting, and foreign body sensation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Blepharitis]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MRZTQ2BD-0

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