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lagoph·thal·mos

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lagophthalmosnoun

    abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely

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  1. Lagophthalmos

    Lagophthalmos is the inability to close the eyelids completely. Blinking covers the eye with a thin layer of tear fluid, thereby promoting a moist environment necessary for the cells of the exterior part of the eye. The tears also flush out foreign bodies and wash them away. This is crucial to maintain lubrication and proper eye health. If this process is impaired, as in lagophthalmos, the eye can suffer abrasions and infections. Lagopthalmos leads to corneal drying and ulceration.

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  1. lagophthalmos

    Lagophthalmos is a medical condition characterized by the inability to fully close the eyelids, leaving a portion of the eye exposed. This can lead to dryness, irritation and potential damage to the corneal surface. It can be caused by various factors such as facial nerve damage, trauma, or certain health conditions.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lagophthalmosnoun

    a morbid condition in which the eye stands wide open, giving a peculiar staring appearance

  2. Etymology: [NL. lagophtalmia, fr. Gr. lagw`s hare + 'ofqalmo`s eye; -- so called from the notion that a hare sleeps with his eyes open.]

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  1. Lagophthalmos

    Lagophthalmos is defined as the inability to close the eyelids completely. Blinking covers the eye with a thin layer of tear fluid, thereby promoting a moist environment necessary for the cells of the exterior part of the eye. The tears also flush out foreign bodies and wash them away. This is crucial to maintain lubrication and proper eye health. If this process is impaired, as in lagophthalmos, the eye can suffer abrasions and infections. Lagopthalmos leads to corneal drying and ulceration.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lagophthalmos in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lagophthalmos in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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