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trichiasis
[ trih-kahy-uh-sis ]
noun
- a condition in which the eyelashes grow inwardly.
trichiasis
/ trɪˈkaɪəsɪs /
noun
- an abnormal position of the eyelashes that causes irritation when they rub against the eyeball
- the presence of hairlike filaments in the urine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trichiasis1
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Origin of trichiasis1
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Example Sentences
Albucasis recommends burning the roots of hairs in trichiasis with a probe of gold.
Aetius (quoting from Leonidas) and Paul give very nearly the same account of the operation to remedy the trichiasis.
We know that granular ophthalmia with trichiasis as a sequela was very rife.
As a cautery it was used to destroy the roots of hairs, which had been removed for trichiasis.
In cases of trichiasis where a few eyelashes turn in on the conjunctiva or cornea they may be removed by this method.
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