entropion


en·tro·pi·on

noun \en-ˈtrō-pē-ˌän, -pē-ən\

Definition of ENTROPION

: the inversion or turning inward of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball

Origin of ENTROPION

New Latin, from en- 2en- + ectropion turning out of the eyelid, from Greek ektropion, from ektrepein to turn out, from ex- out + trepein to turn
First Known Use: circa 1860

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: entropy
Previous Word in the Dictionary: entresol
All Words Near: entropion

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up entropion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More