Definition of Lagophthalmos

1. Noun. Abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely.

Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality

Medical Definition of Lagophthalmos

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lagophthalmos

lagniappes
lagobolon
lagobolons
lagochiline
lagochilines
lagomorph
lagomorpha
lagomorphic
lagomorphs
lagoon
lagoon triggerfish
lagoonal
lagoons
lagophthalmia
lagophthalmic keratitis
lagophthalmos (current term)
lagopodes
lagopous
lagopus
lags
lagtime
lagtimes
laguna
lagunar
lagunas
lagune
lagunes
lah
lah-de-dah
lah-di-dah

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