This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
The term ankyloblepharon means: September 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. Smaller appearing palpebral fissure, B. Incomplete closure of palpebral apeure when eyes are shut, C. Adhesions of the margins of the two lids, D. Eversion of the lid margin
C: Adhesions of the margins of the two lids
Answer: C: Adhesions of the margins of the two lids 
Explanation: Ans. C: Adhesions of the margins of the two lids Paial or complete adhesion of the edge of one eyelid to that of the other is known as ankyloblepharon. It may occasionally result from a cicatrizing lesion of the eyelid margins or following tarsorrhaphy. It may also be congenital in which case the eyelids are joined together by bands of tissue and this condition is called ankyblepharon filiform adnatum.