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Definition of Eyelid

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Eyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball or opened at will. Each eye has an upper and a lower lid. Also known as a palpebra.

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