trichiasis

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Noun

TANDA HUBUNG

tri=chi=a=sis

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CIDE DICTIONARY

trichiasis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. tri`x, tricho`s, hair.].

A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned in upon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of the lids. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

trichiasis, n. Med. ingrowth or introversion of the eyelashes.

Etymology

LL f. Gk trikhiasis f. trikhiao be hairy