trachoma noun. [trǝ'kǝʊmǝ] L17.
[Greek trakhōma roughness, from trakhus rough: see -OMA.]
Medicine. A chronic contagious disease of the eye caused by the virus-like bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, characterized by inflammation and granulation of the conjunctiva of the eyelids, common in tropical countries, and freq. leading to blindness.

■ trachomatous adjective pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected by trachoma L19.

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