Synonym for blepharocoloboma ... A defect of the eyelid; may be congenital or acquired. ... Synonym: ankyloblepharon. ... Origin: blepharo-+ coloboma ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ang″kә-lo-blef´ә-ron) adhesion of the eyelids to each other.
Failure of one or both eyelids of the newborn to open at the appropriate time.
ankyloblepharon The fusion of the eyelids to each other along the lid margins. This is normal in the newborn of some species, lasting about ten days in puppies and kittens. Delayed separation may occur.