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Definition of Lagophthalmia

1. n. A morbid condition in which the eye stands wide open, giving a peculiar staring appearance.

Medical Definition of Lagophthalmia

1. A morbid condition in which the eye stands wide open, giving a peculiar staring appearance. Origin: NL. Lagophtalmia, fr. Gr. Lagws hare + 'ofqalmos eye; so called from the notion that a hare sleeps with his eyes open. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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