trichiasis

[ trih-kahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a condition in which the eyelashes grow inwardly.

trichiasis

/ trɪˈkaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. an abnormal position of the eyelashes that causes irritation when they rub against the eyeball
2. the presence of hairlike filaments in the urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichiasis¹

1655–65; < Late Latin < Greek trichíāsis. See trich-, -iasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichiasis¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek trikhiasis , from thrix a hair + -iasis

Example Sentences

Albucasis recommends burning the roots of hairs in trichiasis with a probe of gold.

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Aetius (quoting from Leonidas) and Paul give very nearly the same account of the operation to remedy the trichiasis.

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We know that granular ophthalmia with trichiasis as a sequela was very rife.

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As a cautery it was used to destroy the roots of hairs, which had been removed for trichiasis.

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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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