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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In pathology, union, more or less extensive, of the edges of the eyelids. Improperly spelled
anchyloblepharon .
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sionnach commented on the word ankyloblepharon
The fusion of the eyelids to each other along the lid margins.
This is normal in the newborn of some species, lasting about ten days in puppies and kittens. Delayed separation may occur.
July 10, 2008