a swelling of the eyelid

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• Chalazion — For other uses, see Chalazion (fungus). Chalazion Classification and external resources Eyelid affected by Chalazion ICD 10 H00.1 …   Wikipedia

• Stye — Classification and external resources A stye on an eyelid ICD 10 H00.0 …   Wikipedia

• Orbital cellulitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 H05.0 ICD 9 …   Wikipedia

• varicoblepharon — A varicosity of the eyelid. [varico + G. blepharon, eyelid] * * * var·i·co·bleph·a·ron (var″ĭ ko blefґə ron) [varico + Gr. blepharon eyelid] a varicose swelling of the eyelid …   Medical dictionary

• sty — The word meaning ‘a pen for pigs’ has the plural form sties. The word for ‘an inflamed swelling on the eyelid’ should be spelt sty, not stye, and also has the plural form sties …   Modern English usage

• sty — {{11}}sty (1) pen for pigs, O.E. sti, stig hall, pen (in sti fearh), from P.Gmc. *stijan (Cf. O.N. stia sty, kennel, O.H.G. stiga pen for small cattle ). {{12}}sty (2) inflamed swelling in the eyelid, 1610s, probably a back formation from M.E.… …   Etymology dictionary

• cha|la|zi|on — «kuh LAY zee uhn», noun. Medicine. a transparent swelling on the eyelid, due to inflammation. ╂[< Greek chalázion (diminutive) < chálaza hail(stone)] …   Useful english dictionary

• Equine vision — The equine eye is the largest of any land mammal. [ Soemmerring DW. A comment on the horizontal sections of eyes in man and animals. Anderson SR, Munk O, eds. Schepelern HD, transl. Copenhagen: Bogtrykkeriet Forum; 1971.] [ Knill LM, Eagleton RD …   Wikipedia

• eye disease — Introduction  any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human eye (eye, human).       This article briefly describes the more common diseases of the eye and its associated structures, the methods used in examination and diagnosis, and the… …   Universalium

• List of dog diseases — This list of dog diseases is a continuously updated selection of diseases and other conditions found in the dog. Some of these diseases are unique to dogs or closely related species, while others are found in other animals, including humans. Not… …   Wikipedia

• Blepharoplasty — can be both a functional and cosmetic surgical procedure intended to reshape the upper eyelid or lower eyelid by the removal or repositioning of excess tissue as well as by reinforcement of surrounding muscles and tendons. When an advanced amount …   Wikipedia