tarsitis
/tɑrˈsaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the tarsus (the group of bones in the ankle or the cartilage of the eyelid).
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with tarsitis after noticing swelling in the ankle joint.
- She was treated for tarsitis with anti-inflammatory medication and rest.
- Tarsitis can cause pain and redness in the eyelid, making it hard to blink comfortably.