Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blepharo

Prefix
/ˈblɛf.ə.roʊ/
Definition
A prefix relating to the eyelid.
Examples
  • Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid.
  • Blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure to correct or improve the eyelids.
Meaning
Blepharo is often used in medical terminology to reference conditions or procedures associated with the eyelid.
Synonyms
  • Palpebral (related to the eyelids)
  • Ocular (pertaining to the eye)