n :  a chronic contagious conjunctivitis marked by inflammatory granulations on the conjunctival surfaces, caused by a bacterium of the genus Chlamydia (C. trachomatis), and commonly resulting in blindness if left untreated tra*cho*ma*tous adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  drachm  tri·chome 
 
Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.  © 1997-2024.