How Do You Spell TOTAL SYMBLEPHARON?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊtə͡l sˈɪmbə͡lfˌaɹən] (IPA)

The term "total symblepharon" is a medical term used to describe the adhesion or fusion of the eyelids to the eyeball. The spelling of this word is "təʊtəl sɪmblɛfərən" in IPA phonetic transcription. The sound "t" represents the beginning of the word "total," while "sɪm" represents the "sm" sound for "symblepharon." The "b" sound is replaced with "p" in the transcription, representing the "pl" sound in "symblepharon." Finally, the "ərən" represents the ending sound of the word.

TOTAL SYMBLEPHARON Meaning and Definition

1. Total symblepharon is a medical term that refers to a condition characterized by the complete adhesion or fusion of the eyelids with the surface of the eyeball. This condition leads to the formation of a continuous membrane or scar tissue that completely obscures and impairs the normal movement and functioning of the eyelids, resulting in significant visual impairment.

   When a person suffers from total symblepharon, the affected eyelids are tightly fused to the cornea, conjunctiva, or both, causing the eyelids to be immobile and unable to blink or open properly. This fusion may be caused by various factors such as trauma, burns, or severe eye infections, which result in excessive scarring and adhesion formation during the healing process.

   The consequences of total symblepharon can be severe, as it leads to chronic dryness, corneal exposure, and increased susceptibility to corneal infections. Additionally, the inability to close the eyelids adequately affects tear production, leading to further dryness and discomfort.

   Treatment of total symblepharon often involves surgical intervention to release the adhesions between the eyelids and the eyeball. This procedure aims to restore mobility and function to the eyelids, allowing for improved eyelid movement and better protection of the eye. Additional treatments may include the use of lubricating eye drops, artificial tear supplements, or ocular surface reconstruction techniques to alleviate symptoms and improve visual outcomes.

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   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of TOTAL SYMBLEPHARON

The word "total symblepharon" is derived from two Greek terms: "total" and "symblepharon".

1. "Total" (Greek: totos) means whole, complete, or entire.

2. "Symblepharon" (Greek: symblepharon) is derived from "sun" meaning together and "blepharon" meaning eyelid. It refers to a condition where the eyelids are fused together.

Therefore, "total symblepharon" combines these terms to describe a condition where the eyelids are completely fused together or adhered across the entire surface.