Blepharospasm
Also called Eyelid spasm
OphthalmologyNeurologyGood to know
Involuntary forceful contraction of the eyelid muscles, occurring as an isolated benign condition or a sign of neurological disease.
Korean
안검경련(눈꺼풀 경련)
눈꺼풀 근육의 불수의적 강제 수축; 양성 또는 신경학적 장애의 증상일 수 있음.
French
Blépharospasme
Contraction involontaire et forcée des muscles palpébraux ; peut être bénigne ou signe neurologique.
Word parts
blephar/oRoot(Greek) Eyelid-spasmSuffix(Greek) Sudden involuntary contraction