trachoma
Pronunciation: [trəˈkoʊmə]
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Context: "health"
(noun) trachoma is a disease that affects the eyes. It is caused by a tiny germ and can lead to blindness if not treated. People often get it from not having clean water or from being very close to others who have it.
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The doctor treated her trachoma with medicine, and her eyes felt much better.
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Without proper treatment, his trachoma got worse and he struggled to see.
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What is trachoma, and how can people prevent it?
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