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blepharitis

/blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/

Meanings
noun
An inflammation of the eyelid.

Examples :

"Sarah's eyes were red and itchy, and the doctor diagnosed her with blepharitis. "
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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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itchy adjective

/ˈɪtʃi/

Having or creating an itch, causing a person or animal to tend to want to scratch.

"The new wool sweater felt itchy against my skin. "

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red noun

/ɹɛd/

Any of a range of colours having the longest wavelengths, 670 nm, of the visible spectrum; a primary additive colour for transmitted light: the colour obtained by subtracting green and blue from white light using magenta and yellow filters; the colour of blood, ripe strawberries, etc.

"The red of the firetruck signaled to everyone that help was on the way. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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eyelid noun

/ˈaɪ.lɪd/

A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

"The tired student rubbed her eyelids before getting ready for class. "

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diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."

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eyes noun

/aɪz/

An organ through which animals see (perceive surroundings via light).

"Bright lights really hurt my eyes."