(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:55:23

Tri*chi"a*sis (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. , , hair.] Med.

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

 

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