HealthJuly 31, 2026
trachoma
truh-KOH-muh
Definition
A chronic, contagious bacterial eye infection that is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, characterized by inflammation of the inner eyelid.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'trachōma', meaning 'roughness', referencing the characteristic roughened appearance of the inner surface of the eyelid caused by the infection.
In the news
The article lists trachoma as one of the infectious diseases that Egypt has successfully eliminated and received international certification for. It is mentioned as a major public health milestone in the country's disease control efforts.
Egypt highlights health reform gains, calls for stronger global cooperation against rising health threats
Read the full article ↗Egypt Today