eyelid JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈaɪ.lɪd/ · eye·lid
noun
- A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye. She gently touched her eyelid, feeling the delicate skin that protected her eye.
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Did you know? The eyelid plays a crucial role in protecting the eye, and its movement is controlled by several muscles that work together to blink, an action that occurs around 12-15 times per minute. This frequent blinking helps to keep the eye moist and clean.