Definition of eyelid

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Eyelid (n.) The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.

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Tarsus :: Tarsus (n.) A plate of dense connective tissue or cartilage in the eyelid of man and many animals; -- called also tarsal cartilage, and tarsal plate..
Cillosis :: Cillosis (n.) A spasmodic trembling of the upper eyelid.
Chinese :: Chinese (n. sing. & pl.) A native or natives of China, or one of that yellow race with oblique eyelids who live principally in China..
Eaves :: Eaves (n. pl.) Eyelids or eyelashes.
Chalazion :: Chalazion (n.) A small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid caused by retention of secretion, and by inflammation of the Melbomian glands..
Canthus :: Canthus (n.) The corner where the upper and under eyelids meet on each side of the eye.
Pannus :: Pannus (n.) A very vascular superficial opacity of the cornea, usually caused by granulation of the eyelids..
Xanthoma :: Xanthoma (n.) A skin disease marked by the development or irregular yellowish patches upon the skin, especially upon the eyelids; -- called also xanthelasma..
Wink :: Wink (n.) The act of closing, or closing and opening, the eyelids quickly; hence, the time necessary for such an act; a moment..
Entropium :: Entropium (n.) The inversion or turning in of the border of the eyelids.
Eversion :: Eversion (n.) The state of being turned back or outward; as, eversion of eyelids; ectropium..
Tear :: Tear (n.) A drop of the limpid, saline fluid secreted, normally in small amount, by the lachrymal gland, and diffused between the eye and the eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion. Ordinarily the secretion passes through the lachrymal duct into the nose, but when it is increased by emotion or other causes, it overflows the lids..
Lid :: Lid (n.) The cover of the eye; an eyelid.
Levator :: Levator (n.) A muscle that serves to raise some part, as the lip or the eyelid..
Eyelash :: Eyelash (n.) A hair of the fringe on the edge of the eyelid.
Scleriasis :: Scleriasis (n.) A morbid induration of the edge of the eyelid.
Eyelid :: Eyelid (n.) The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.
Palpebral :: Palpebral (a.) Of or pertaining to the eyelids.
Bleareye :: Bleareye (n.) A disease of the eyelids, consisting in chronic inflammation of the margins, with a gummy secretion of sebaceous matter..
Tearpit :: Tearpit (n.) A cavity or pouch beneath the lower eyelid of most deer and antelope; the lachrymal sinus; larmier. It is capable of being opened at pleasure and secretes a waxy substance.
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