Blepharophimosis
| Definition: |
The abnormal narrowness of the palpebral fissure in the horizontal direction caused by the lateral displacement of the medial canthi of the eyelids. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Notes: |
eyelid abnorm; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Blepharoptosis (1972-1991),Eye (1975-1991),Eye Diseases (1976-1991),Eyelid Diseases (1976-1991),Eyelids/abnormalities (1966-1991) |
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