trichiasis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “trichiasis” mean?
A medical condition where eyelashes grow inward towards the eye, causing irritation.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A medical condition where eyelashes grow inward towards the eye, causing irritation.
Often associated with eye diseases, trauma, or inflammation, potentially leading to corneal damage, scarring, or vision loss if left untreated.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning, spelling, or pronunciation; both dialects use the term identically in medical contexts.
Connotations
None; strictly a clinical term with no additional connotations.
Frequency
Equally rare in both British and American English, confined primarily to ophthalmology and healthcare settings.
Grammar
How to Use “trichiasis” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in business contexts.
Academic
Common in medical journals, ophthalmology textbooks, and research papers.
Everyday
Rarely used; only in discussions about eye health or medical conditions.
Technical
Standard terminology in ophthalmology, optometry, and surgical procedures.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “trichiasis”
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Antonyms of “trichiasis”
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Common Mistakes When Using “trichiasis”
- Misspelling as 'trichasis' or 'trichiosis', or mispronouncing with stress on the first syllable.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It can result from eye infections like trachoma, trauma, inflammation, or congenital abnormalities.
Treatment options include mechanical epilation, electrolysis, cryotherapy, or surgical interventions such as eyelid surgery.
In some cases, yes; preventing underlying eye infections or avoiding eye trauma can reduce the risk, but it may not always be preventable.
Yes, it can occur unilaterally or bilaterally, depending on the underlying cause and individual factors.
A medical condition where eyelashes grow inward towards the eye, causing irritation.
Trichiasis is usually medical in register.
Trichiasis: in British English it is pronounced /trɪˈkaɪ.ə.sɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /trɪˈkaɪ.ə.sɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Break it down: 'trich-' relates to hair (from Greek 'thrix'), and '-iasis' indicates a condition, so think 'hair condition' affecting eyelashes.
Conceptual Metaphor
None; it is a literal medical term without metaphorical usage.
Practice
Quiz
What best describes trichiasis?