meibomitis

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English

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Etymology

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From Meibomian +‎ -itis.

Noun

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meibomitis (uncountable)

  1. inflammation of the meibomian glands
    • 2015 August 25, “The Effect of Tear Supplementation on Ocular Surface Sensations during the Interblink Interval in Patients with Dry Eye”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Subjects with ophthalmic conditions other than dry eye or systemic disease including blepharitis, meibomitis, lid abnormalities as well as contact lens wearers were also excluded.