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1. (n.) trachoma
a chronic eye infection characterized by granulations and scarring of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by the bacterium
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Etymology: (1685–95; < Gk tr&amacracute;chōma roughness =trāch(ýs) rough +-ōma -oma)
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1. (noun) trachoma
a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue
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1. trachoma
A chronic infection of the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA caused by CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS.
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