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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Harderian :: Harderian (a.) A term applied to a lachrymal gland on the inner side of the orbit of many animals which have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. See Nictitating membrane, under Nictitate..
Cillosis :: Cillosis (n.) A spasmodic trembling of the upper eyelid.
Scleriasis :: Scleriasis (n.) A morbid induration of the edge of the eyelid.
Wink :: Wink (v. i.) To give a hint by a motion of the eyelids, often those of one eye only..
Tarsorrhaphy :: Tarsorrhaphy (n.) An operation to diminish the size of the opening between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices.
Wink :: Wink (v. i.) To close and open the eyelids quickly; to nictitate; to blink.
Bleareye :: Bleareye (n.) A disease of the eyelids, consisting in chronic inflammation of the margins, with a gummy secretion of sebaceous matter..
Soorma :: Soorma (n.) A preparation of antimony with which Mohammedan men anoint their eyelids.
Wink :: Wink (v. i.) To shut the eyes quickly; to close the eyelids with a quick motion.
Eaves :: Eaves (n. pl.) Eyelids or eyelashes.
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.
Chalazion :: Chalazion (n.) A small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid caused by retention of secretion, and by inflammation of the Melbomian glands..
Brills :: Brills (n. pl.) The hair on the eyelids of a horse.
Prosphysis :: Prosphysis (n.) A growing together of parts; specifically, a morbid adhesion of the eyelids to each other or to the eyeball..
Xanthoma :: Xanthoma (n.) A skin disease marked by the development or irregular yellowish patches upon the skin, especially upon the eyelids; -- called also xanthelasma..
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..
Hordeolum :: Hordeolum (n.) A small tumor upon the eyelid, resembling a grain of barley; a sty..
Exstrophy :: Exstrophy (n.) The eversion or turning out of any organ, or of its inner surface; as, exstrophy of the eyelid or of the bladder..
Lash :: Lash (n.) A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
Canthus :: Canthus (n.) The corner where the upper and under eyelids meet on each side of the eye.
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