trichiasis

tri·chi·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trih-kahy-uh-sis]
- /trɪˈkaɪ ə sɪs/
- /trˌɪkɪˈɑːsiz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trih-kahy-uh-sis]
- /trɪˈkaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of trichiasis word

noun trichiasis a condition in which the eyelashes grow inwardly. 1
noun trichiasis an abnormal position of the eyelashes that causes irritation when they rub against the eyeball 0
noun trichiasis the presence of hairlike filaments in the urine 0
noun trichiasis an abnormal condition in which hairs, esp. the eyelashes, grow inward 0

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Origin of trichiasis

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Trichiasis

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trichiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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