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English noun: xerophthalmia

1. xerophthalmia (state) abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A


Synonymsconjunctivitis arida, xeroma, xerophthalmus


Broader (hypernym)dryness, waterlessness, xerotes









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