Trachoma

Pronunciation: /trəˈkoʊmə/

Definitions of trachoma

noun a chronic contagious bacterial infection of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye

Example Sentences

A1 Trachoma is an eye infection caused by bacteria.

A2 People in developing countries are at higher risk of contracting trachoma.

B1 Preventative measures such as good hygiene can help reduce the spread of trachoma.

B2 Treatment for trachoma usually involves antibiotics and good eye care.

C1 Public health campaigns have been successful in reducing the prevalence of trachoma in certain regions.

C2 The World Health Organization has set a goal to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem by 2030.

Examples of trachoma in a Sentence

formal Trachoma is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the eyes and can lead to blindness if left untreated.

informal I heard that trachoma is a serious eye infection that can cause blindness if you don't get it treated.

slang My grandma always warned me to wash my hands to avoid getting trachoma and going blind.

figurative The spread of misinformation can be like trachoma for society, slowly blinding us to the truth.

Grammatical Forms of trachoma

• plural: trachomas
• comparative: more trachoma
• superlative: most trachoma
• present tense: trachoma
• future tense: will trachoma
• perfect tense: has trachoma
• continuous tense: is trachoma
• singular: trachoma
• positive degree: trachoma
• infinitive: to trachoma
• gerund: trachomaing
• participle: trachomaed

Origin and Evolution of trachoma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'trachoma' comes from the Greek word 'trakhoma', which means 'rough eye'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trachoma' has come to specifically refer to a chronic infectious disease of the eye, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to inflammation and scarring of the inner surface of the eyelids.