Definition of "ectropion" []

• A condition of loose eyelids, characterized by the turning outward of the lower eyelid. (noun)

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• "Cervical eversion also called ectropion means that the kind of tissue lining the cervical canal also grows on the outer vaginal part of the cervix, making it red, with a bumpy-looking texture that is smooth to the touch."
• "If you have dry eyes or very loose lower lids, you’re at high risk for the complication called an ectropion if you have your lids lifted, leaving you resembling a basset hound."
• "With a condition such as ectropion, the lower lid is pulling away from the eye; the tears do not drain properly, causing a number of signs and symptoms:"