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PRONUNCIATION OF ECTROPION

ectropion  [ɛkˈtrəʊpɪɒn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ECTROPION

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preposition
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Ectropion is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ECTROPION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ectropion

Ectropion

Ectropion is a medical condition in which the lower eyelid turns outwards. It is one of the notable aspects of newborns exhibiting congenital Harlequin-type ichthyosis, but ectropion can occur due to any weakening of tissue of the lower eyelid. The condition can be repaired surgically. Ectropion is also found in dogs as a genetic disorder in certain breeds.

Definition of ectropion in the English dictionary

The definition of ectropion in the dictionary is a condition in which the eyelid turns over, exposing some of the inner lid.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ECTROPION


alectryon
əˈlɛktrɪɒn
eccaleobion
ɛˌkælɪəʊˈbaɪɒn
ethion
ˈiːθɪɒn
heterokaryon
ˌhɛtərəʊˈkærɪɒn
kaon
ˈkeɪɒn
karyon
ˈkærɪɒn
Lycaon
laɪˈkeɪɒn
Malathion
ˌmæləˈθaɪɒn
omophorion
ˌəʊməˈfɔːrɪɒn
pantaleon
pænˈtælɪɒn
parathion
ˌpærəˈθaɪɒn
pion
ˈpaɪɒn
psion
ˈsaɪɒn
rayon
ˈreɪɒn
semeion
siːˈmaɪɒn
spray-on
ˈspreɪɒn
toyon
ˈtɔɪɒn
tricerion
traɪˈsɪərɪɒn
troparion
trɒˈpeərɪɒn
try-on
ˈtraɪɒn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ECTROPION

ectophytic
ectopia
ectopic
ectopic pregnancy
ectopically
ectoplasm
ectoplasmic
ectoplastic
ectoproct
ectosarc
ectosarcous
ectotherm
ectothermic
ectotrophic mycorrhiza
ectozoic
ectozoon
ectropic
ectypal
ectype
ectypography

WORDS THAT END LIKE ECTROPION

bladder campion
campion
champion
dupion
entropion
hurdles champion
lampion
long-spined sea scorpion
pseudoscorpion
rampion
rose campion
scorpion
sea scorpion
short-spined sea scorpion
tampion
the Scorpion
tompion
undisputed world champion
usucapion
world champion

Synonyms and antonyms of ectropion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ectropion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ECTROPION

Find out the translation of ectropion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ectropion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ectropion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

外翻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ectropión
570 millions of speakers

English

ectropion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ectropion
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شتر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эктропион
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ectrópio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ectropion
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ectropion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ectropion
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ektropium
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

眼瞼外反
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈꺼풀 겉 말림
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ectropion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ectropion
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண் இமை வெளித்துருத்திய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एकाग्रता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ektropion
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ectropion
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ektropium
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ектропіон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ectropion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκτρόπιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ektropion
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ectropion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ektropion
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ectropion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ECTROPION»

The term «ectropion» is normally little used and occupies the 122.621 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ECTROPION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ectropion

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ECTROPION»

Discover the use of ectropion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ectropion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Authored by world-renowned eye surgeons and teachers, the second edition of this book is a step-by-step guide to common eye surgery and laser procedures. The book opens by reviewing the fundamentals of ophthalmic surgery.
Peter S. Hersh, Bruce Mitchel Zagelbaum, 2011
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Textbook of Ophthalmology
Ectropion should be differentiated from euryblepha- ron, eyelid coloboma or hypoplastic tarsus. INVOLUTIONAL ... pump and then progresses to punctal ectropion, medial ectropion and finally ectropion of the entire lid. Ectropion that starts at ...
Sunita Agarwal, Athiya Agarwal, Lucio Buratto, 2002
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Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: Face, Lacrimal System & Orbit
Eversion of the eyelid margin away from the globe is classified as ectropion. Typically ectropion is congenital, involutional, cicatricial, paralytic, and mechanical. The procedures that correct ectropion must be based on the underlying etiology.
John L. Wobig, Roger A. Dailey, 2011
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Ectropion uveae is a term used to describe ectropion of the iris pigment epithelium onto the anterior surface of the iris (Figure 24-8). The term is a misnomer, as it is known that the iris pigment epithelium is not part of the uvea. Ectropion of the ...
Kenneth Weston Wright, Peter H. Spiegel, 2003
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Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas: Eyelid Disorders
Closure of the elliptical incision with interrupted, buried 6-0 plain gut suture will further facilitate inward rotation of the punctum to complete the medial ectropion repair. Medial Ectropion Repair Punctal ectropion with normal medial canthal ...
Geoffrey J. Gladstone, Evan H. Black, Frank A. Nesi, 2001
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Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: A Personal Tutorial
Diagnosis. and. Treatment. of. Ectropion. or tearing. As the lower eyelid everts, the normally moist. Chapter contents Introduction 81 Anatomic considerations 81 Normal eyelid anatomy 81 Horizontal eyelid laxity 85 Considerations for treatment ...
Jeffrey A. Nerad, 2012
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Corneal Surgery: Theory, Technique and Tissue
In ectropion, orbicularis overriding is absent, thus allowing the unstable eyelid to turn outward. Histopathologically, focal degeneration of the orbicularis muscle with arteriosclerotic changes of the marginal artery can be found, suggesting ...
Frederick S. Brightbill, 2009
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Pocket Atlas of Ophthalmology
Ectropion can result from overcorrection. B. Ectropion Ectropion means the turning outward of the lid. usually the lower lid. Etiology/pathogenesis. The following are distinguished according to the pathogenesis: • Senile ectropion (Ba, c)due to ...
Torsten Schlote, Jens Rohrbach, 2011
9
Oculoplastic Surgery: The Essentials
described as adjunctive procedures to tighten and stabilize the lower eyelid as a preventive measure.13'14 Lower eyelid retraction or ectropion in the immediate postoperative period should be treated with upward massage. Steroid injection ...
William Pai-Dei Chen, 2011
10
Ophthalmology
Surgical correction of lower eyelid tarsal ectropion by reinsertion of the retractors. Arch Ophthalmol. 1 991 ;1 09:427-3 1 . 1 0. Liebau J, Schultz A, Arens A, et al. Management of lower lid ectropion. Dermatol Surg. 2006;32:1 050-6. 11.
Myron Yanoff, Jay S. Duker, James J. Augsburger, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ECTROPION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ectropion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Topical treatment warning for orbital soft tissue
Other functional disorders included cicatricial entropion or ectropion, eyelid subluxation, and chalazia. “It was also remarkable to me that 23% ... «ModernMedicine, Jul 15»
2
Intraocular lens dislocation and tube shunt in the posterior chamber …
In 2006, iris rubeosis with uveal ectropion developed secondary to diabetic retinopathy. Gonioscopy found new vessels in the angle with ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jun 15»
3
Inflamed Eyes Need Attention
Apart from this ,"Lower eyelid sagging away from the eye (ectropion) makes it difficult for tears to reach the drainage ducts, eyelids that roll ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
4
VA Issues Schedule for Rating Disabilities for Organs of Special Sense
This category includes the following diagnostic codes in which no change is proposed to the current evaluation criteria: DC 6020, Ectropion; ... «Targeted News Service, Jun 15»
5
Every Question You've Ever Had About Your Periods, Answered
Stress, vaginal dryness and harmless changes to the neck of the womb (an ectropion) can also cause bleeding in between periods. However ... «The Debrief, May 15»
6
Collodion baby con regressione spontanea
... oltre alla presenza di questa membrana sulla pelle, che li fa apparire come fossero plastificati, la presenza di ectropion (cioè della rotazione ... «Blogosfere, May 15»
7
Bleeding After Sex? Here's What To Do
The most common cause is also known as 'cervical ectropion', where the surface of the cervix has become inflamed and probably doesn't ... «The Debrief, May 15»
8
Woman presents with red, irritated eye
Other anterior segment abnormalities, including peripheral anterior synechiae, ectropion uveae, iris atrophy, iris nodules and glaucoma are other possibilities. «Healio, Apr 15»
9
7 things for ASC leaders to know for Thursday – March 5, 2015
... joined The Eye Care & Surgery Center in Westfield, N.J. He focuses on providing care for patients with issues such as entropion, ectropion, ... «Becker's ASC Review, Mar 15»
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Ectropion | Occhio | Sintomi | Cura
Ectropion all'occhio: con questo termine si indica una rotazione della palpebra inferiore verso l'esterno, una condizione che è possibile ... «Blogosfere, Feb 15»

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