Path. [mod.L., ad. Gr. λαγώφθαλμος adj. ‘hare-eyed’ (i.e., unable to close the eyes, as the hare was supposed to be), f. λαγώς hare + ὀφθαλμός eye. The disease is called by Galen τὸ λαγώφθαλμον.] A morbid condition, in which the eye remains wide open. Also called ǁ Lagophthalmia, and in anglicized form † Lagophthalmy. Hence Lagophthalmic a., pertaining to, or affected with, lagophthalmus.
1657. Physical Dict., Lagophthalmus.
1656. Blount, Lagophthalmy.
1676. Coles, Lagophthalmia.
1888. Syd. Soc. Lex., Lagophthalmia, Lagophthalmic, Lagophthalmus.
