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n. - Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye.

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  • It feels as though the eyelid is scratched, but it could be a symptom of whatever ails me.
  • In fact, the most common tumour on the eyelid is a benign adenoma.
  • • Scarring is rare, as the skin of the eyelid is the thinnest of any in the body.
  • The doctor said that they would actually insert the needle in my eyelid, which isn't any better.
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