Definition of Trachoma. Meaning of Trachoma. Synonyms of Trachoma

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Definition of Trachoma

Trachoma
Trachoma Tra*cho"ma, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? roughness, fr. ? rough.] (Med.) Granular conjunctivitis due to a specific micrococcus. -- Tra*chom"a*tous, a.

Meaning of Trachoma from wikipedia

- Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection causes a roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. This...
- Trachoma is an infectious disease Trachoma may also refer to: Trachoma (moth), a genus of moths in the family Ypsolophidae Trachoma (plant), a genus of...
- chlamydia infections of the eyes that go without treatment can result in trachoma, a common cause of blindness in the developing world. Chlamydia can be...
- campaign to eradicate dracunculiasis, as well as treating onchocerciasis, trachoma, lymphatic filariasis, and malaria. In 2002, Jimmy Carter received the...
- Trachoma papuanum, commonly known as the yellow spectral orchid, is an epiphytic or lithophytic clump-forming orchid with a between three and six thick...
- Trachoma speciosum, commonly known as the showy spectral orchid, is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that forms clumps with many thick, cord-like roots...
- Trachoma, commonly known as spectral orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic plants with...
- is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium responsible for chlamydia and trachoma. C. trachomatis exists in two forms, an extracellular infectious elementary...
- College of Ophthalmologists to establish the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program (the "Trachoma Program") 1976–1978, with funding by the Federal Government...
- orthoptic training she met Fred Hollows and joined him on the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program which aimed to survey and treat Aboriginal and Torres...