Chemosis is the swelling (or edema) of the conjunctiva. It is due to exudation from abnormally permeable capillaries. In general, chemosis is a nonspecific sign of eye irritation. The outer surface covering appears to have fluid in it. The conjunctiva becomes swollen and gelatinous in appearance. Often, the eye area swells so much that the eyes be... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemosis
In medicine, this is the term given to any swelling around the eye caused by exposure to a chemical - the result of oedema of the conjunctiva.
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Che·mo'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... a swelling of the cornea resembling a cockleshell, from ... a gaping, hence a cockleshell.] (Medicine) Inflammatory swelling of the conjunctival tissue surrounding the cornea. -- Che*mot'ic adjective Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/61
Chemosis: Swelling around the iris (the colored circle that surrounds the pupil) due to edema (swelling) of the bulbar conjunctiva (the clear membrane that coats the outer surface of the eye). Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9892