trichoma

/trɪˈkoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of conjunctivitis caused by infection with a bacterium or a parasite, especially one that results from poor hygiene, often transmitted through eye makeup or sharing makeup or other cosmetics.

“She suffered from trichoma after sharing her mascara with a friend.”

Synonyms

  • conjunctivitis
  • ophthalmia

Antonyms

  • healthy eye