trachomatous

tra·cho·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [truh-koh-muh]
- /trəˈkoʊ mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [truh-koh-muh]
- /trəˈkoʊ mə/

Definition of trachomatous word

noun trachomatous a chronic, contagious infection of the conjunctiva and cornea, characterized by the formation of granulations and scarring and caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. 1

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Origin of trachomatous

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Greek trā́chōma roughness, equivalent to trāch(ýs) rough + -ōma -oma

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Parts of speech for Trachomatous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trachomatous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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