typhlo-|tɪfləʊ|before a vowel regularly typhl-, ad.Gr. τυϕλο-, combining form of τυϕλός blind: occurring in a few recent scientific and technical words, chiefly pathological and surgical terms relating to the cæcum (Gr. τυϕλόν: see prec.). typhlatony|-ˈætənɪ|, atony of the cæcum. tyˈphlectomy[Gr. ἐκτοµή excision], excision of the cæcum. typhlenteˈritis, more regular form of typhlo-enteritis. typhlodicliditis|-dɪklɪˈdaɪtɪs|[Gr. δικλίς, δικλιδ- folding door], inflammation of the ileo-cæcal valve. typhlo-enteritis (also tuphlo-) [Gr. ἔντερον intestine]= typhlitis. ˈtyphlograph|-grɑːf, -æ-|[-graph: cf. F. typhlographe (Littré)], an apparatus for assisting the blind to write evenly; also = nyctograph. ˌtyphloliˈthiasis[lithiasis], formation of calculi or hard concretions in the cæcum. tyˈphlology[-logy], the scientific knowledge relating to blindness. ˈtyphlopexy[Gr. πῆξις fixation], the operation of fixing the cæcum to the wall of the abdomen. ˌtyphlosteˈnosis[Gr. στένωσις straitening, contraction], constriction of the cæcum. tyˈphlotomy[Gr. τοµή cutting], incision into the cæcum.1900–13Dorland Med.Dict., *Typhlatony, inefficiency of the motor activity of the cæcum.Ibid., *Typhlectomy... *Typhlenteritis... *Typhlodicliditis.1857Dunglison Med.Lex., *Tuphlo-enteritis.Ibid., Typhlo-enteritis.1866[see typhlitis].1891*Typhlograph [see nyctograph].1896Westm.Gaz. 2 May 2/3 Messrs. Jarrold send us a sample of what they..term ‘The Typhlo⁓graph’. It consists of a neat slope of hard wood with grooves on the surface, and it is designed to enable the blind to produce ordinary hand-writing in a straight line.1898Internat.Cycl. (N.Y.) II. 641 Mr. Gall's typhlograph is a much more perfect instrument.1890Billings Med.Dict., *Typhlolithiasis.1872W. H. Levy (title) Blindness and the Blind: or, a Treatise on the Science of *Typhlology.1900–13Dorland Med.Dict., Typhlopexia, *typhlopexy.1890Billings Med.Dict., *Typhlostenosis.1903Lancet 30 May 1511/1 Other operations may be required to relieve the patient, such as *typhlotomy, colotomy.