ectropion

/ɛktroʊˈpiːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the eyelid in which the lower eyelid turns outward, exposing the conjunctiva.

“The patient was diagnosed with an ectropion, which required surgical correction.”

2. noun

A malformation of the eyelid where the eyelid turns outward.

“The doctor examined the patient’s eye to diagnose the ectropion.”

Synonyms

  • blepharoptosis
  • ptosis

Antonyms

  • entropion
  • synechia