Trichiasis

(trik-i' -as-is). I. Abnormal direction or position of the eyelashes, so that they produce irritation by friction upon the globe. See, also, Distich i as is. 2. A disease of the kidneys or bladder in which filamentous substances resembling hairs are pa ed in the urine. 3. A swelling of the breasts of puerperal women, the milk being excreted with difficulty. richidium (tri-kid'-e-um) In biology, a delicate, hair-like structure supporting the: spores of certain fungi. -ichilia (tri-kil' -e-ah). A genus of polypetalous plants occurring in tropical Africa and America. The bark and fruits of certain varieties have been used medicinally, •ichina (trik-i'-nah, or trik-e'-na). A genus of nematode worms. See Parasites. The same as Trichinosis. ichiniferous (trik-in-i f'-er-us). Containing trichinae. ich in i zati on nik-in-iz-a'-shun. Infestation with trichinae. i chino phobist (trik-in-o-fo'-bist). One who has a morbid fear of trichiniasis.