Synonym: trichiasis. ... Origin: tricho-+ G. -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tri-kō′mă Synonyms: trichiasis
trichoma 1. A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned in upon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of the lids. 2. Matted, verminous, encrusted state of the hair.