entropion
/ɛnˈtroʊpiˌɑn/
noun
- A medical condition in which the eyelid, usually the lower one, turns inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the eye.
- The veterinarian diagnosed entropion in the dog and recommended a simple procedure.
- Surgery can correct entropion and prevent damage to the cornea.
- The elderly patient developed entropion in her left eye, causing constant irritation.