Definition of Lagophthalmos
1. Noun. Abnormal condition in which an eye cannot close completely.
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)
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