A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Trichiasis
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A disease of the eye, in which the eyelashes, being turned inupon the eyeball, produce constant irritation by the motion of thelids.
Trichiasis meaning & definition 1 of Trichiasis.
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Trichiasis is misalignment of eyelashes, which rub against the eyeball, in a person who does not have entropion.
Trichiasis develops most commonly some time after chronic blepharitis (inflammation of the edges of the eyelids) or injury or damage to the eyelid or conjunctiva. Some people are born with an extra eyelid skinfold (epiblepharon) that causes the eyelashes to grow straight up into the eye or with an extra row of eyelashes (distichiasis).
Trichiasis differs from entropion (a condition in which the eyelid is turned inward) in that the eyelid position is normal.Trichiasis meaning & definition 2 of Trichiasis.
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Ingrowth or introversion of the eyelashes.
Trichiasis meaning & definition 3 of Trichiasis.
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