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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition due to a deficiency of vitamin A where the conjunctiva and cornea become dry. The condition starts with conjunctival xerosis and night blindness and progresses to corneal xerosis and, later, a severe condition called keratomalacia. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

xerophthalmusanemiaberibericonjunctivitis aridadermatitisgoiter

Etymology

From xero- + ophthalmia.

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