NIH MeSH · D005143Anatomy
Eyelids
Also known asEyelid
Definition
Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.
MeSH classification
- A01.456.505.420.504
- A09.371.337
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What does Eyelids mean in medicine?
Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Eyelids known by any other names?
Yes. Eyelids is also referred to as Eyelid in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Eyelids sit in the medical classification?
Eyelids falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.456.505.420.504, A09.371.337). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005143) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗