lông quặm
Definition
Noun: * Trichiasis: A medical condition in which one or more eyelashes grow inward toward the eye, rubbing against the cornea or conjunctiva. This can cause irritation, redness, tearing, and potential damage to the eye.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy bị lông quặm nên mắt lúc nào cũng đỏ và chảy nước mắt. (He has trichiasis, so his eyes are always red and watery.)
- Bác sĩ chuyên khoa mắt sẽ tiến hành nhổ lông quặm. (An ophthalmologist will perform the removal of the ingrown eyelash.)
- Triệu chứng của lông quặm bao gồm cảm giác có dị vật trong mắt. (Symptoms of trichiasis include the sensation of a foreign object in the eye.)
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in medical or clinical contexts to describe the specific condition. It is not used in everyday conversation for general eye problems.
- Phẫu thuật là một phương pháp điều trị lông quặm hiệu quả. (Surgery is an effective treatment method for trichiasis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quặm (mí mắt) (Noun): A related condition called "entropion," where the entire eyelid margin turns inward, causing multiple eyelashes to rub against the eye. While distinct, it is often mentioned alongside "lông quặm."
- Ông cụ bị quặm mí mắt dưới. (The old man has entropion of the lower eyelid.)
Synonyms
- Lông mi mọc ngược: Literally "ingrown eyelash." This is a descriptive phrase rather than a formal medical term but conveys the same meaning.
- Cô ấy khó chịu vì lông mi mọc ngược. (She is uncomfortable because of an ingrown eyelash.)
Related Phrases / Idioms
- : This is a specific medical term and is not commonly used in Vietnamese idioms or figurative expressions.