Etymology

ectropion

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Today it means: A condition of loose eyelids, characterized by the turning outward of the lower eyelid. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐκτρόπιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἐκτρόπιον
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἐκτρόπιον
  3. English todayectropion

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐκτρόπιον (ektrópion).

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