noun
- a chronic infectious eye disease caused by bacteria that can lead to blindness if untreated
Usage: medical
Examples
- Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.
- The World Health Organization works to eliminate trachoma in developing countries.
- Poor sanitation and lack of clean water contribute to the spread of trachoma.
- Early treatment with antibiotics can prevent trachoma from causing permanent vision loss.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with trachoma after examining the inflamed eyelids.
- Public health campaigns focus on preventing trachoma through improved hygiene.