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Definition of Chemosis

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

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).