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单词 entropion
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Definition of entropion in English:

entropion

nounɛnˈtrəʊpɪənɪnˈtrəʊpɪən-pēən
mass nounMedicine
  • A condition in which the eyelid is rolled inward against the eyeball, typically caused by muscle spasm or by inflammation or scarring of the conjunctiva (as in diseases such as trachoma), and resulting in irritation of the eye by the lashes (trichiasis).

    〔医〕睑内翻

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is, however, susceptible to entropion, an eye disease which can cause blindness as the lashes penetrate the cornea.
    • The effects of entropion range from irritation to tearing to loss of vision from scarring.
    • Hip dysplasia, entropion, and luxating patella are among the most common health problems encountered in the chow chow.

Origin

Late 19th century: from en-2 'inside', on the pattern of ectropion.

Definition of entropion in US English:

entropion

noun-pēən
Medicine
  • A condition in which the eyelid is rolled inward against the eyeball, typically caused by muscle spasm or by inflammation or scarring of the conjunctiva (as in diseases such as trachoma), and resulting in irritation of the eye by the lashes (trichiasis).

    〔医〕睑内翻

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The effects of entropion range from irritation to tearing to loss of vision from scarring.
    • It is, however, susceptible to entropion, an eye disease which can cause blindness as the lashes penetrate the cornea.
    • Hip dysplasia, entropion, and luxating patella are among the most common health problems encountered in the chow chow.

Origin

Late 19th century: from en- ‘inside’, on the pattern of ectropion.

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