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Xerophthalmia

noun

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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

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From xero- + ophthalmia.

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