| blepharoplegia | Paralysis of an eyelid. Origin: blepharo-+ G. Plege, stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
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| blepharoptosis | Drooping of the upper eyelid. Causes include aging, diabetes, stroke, Horner's syndrome, myasthenia gravis, brain tumour or cancer. (27 Sep 1997) |
| blepharospasm | Twitching of an eyelid. Often benign and related to emotional stress, sleep deprivation or the use of stimulants (for example amphetamines, caffeine, nicotine, decongestants). (27 Sep 1997) |
| blepharostat | Synonym: eye speculum. Origin: blepharo-+ G. Statos, fixed (05 Mar 2000) |
| blepharostenosis | Synonym: blepharophimosis. Origin: blepharo-+ G. Stenosis, a narrowing (05 Mar 2000) |
| blepharosynechia | Adhesion of the eyelids to each other or to the eyeball. Origin: blepharo-+ G. Synecheia, continuity, fr. Syn-echo, to hold together (05 Mar 2000) |
| blepharotomy | A cutting operation on an eyelid. Origin: blepharo-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |