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English noun: xerophthalmus

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


Synonymsconjunctivitis arida, xeroma, xerophthalmia


Broader (hypernym)dryness, waterlessness, xerotes









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