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Definition of Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia: Slowly progressive paralysis of certain eye muscles. Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia is abbreviated CPEO.
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