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eyelid 1. either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball 2. Aeronautics a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing eyelid [′ī‚lid] (anatomy) A movable, protective section of skin that covers and uncovers the eyeball of many terrestrial animals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A palpebral conjunctival follicular reaction, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and congestion are common. 12) Case 1 showed palpebral infiltration and involvement of the extrinsic musculature of the eye and orbital fat, as well as ocular irritation and altered visual acuity. The FGS rest section consists of rating 3 facial areas for symmetry: (1) palpebral fissure (normal [0], narrow [1], wide [1], or eyelid surgery [1]), (2) nasolabial fold (normal [0], absent [2], less pronounced [1], or more pronounced [1]), and (3) corner of the mouth (normal [0], drooped [1], or pulled up and out [1]). |
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