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trichiasis

American  
[trih-kahy-uh-sis] / trɪˈkaɪ ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. a condition in which the eyelashes grow inwardly.

trichiasis British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of trichiasis

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

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Many suggestions are made for the treatment of trichiasis.

From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.

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