chemosis
(noun) edema of the mucous membrane of the eyeball and eyelid lining
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Che*mo"sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a swelling of the cornea resembling a cockleshell, fr. a gaping, hence a cockleshell.] (Med.)
Definition: Inflammatory swelling of the conjunctival tissue surrounding the cornea. --Che*mot"ic (#), a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 June 2025
(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”
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